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Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening Guyana’s fisheries sector through continued investments in infrastructure, safety, and aquaculture, as well as support programmes aimed at improving the livelihoods of fisherfolk across the country. The Minister made the commitment while delivering the feature address at…

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Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, today engaged residents of Siriki, a remote Indigenous village along the Pomeroon River, as part of the two-day Cabinet Outreach being led by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in Region Two. During the meeting, residents highlighted a number of issues relating to agriculture, infrastructure,…

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The government is accelerating investments in farm-to-market roads and critical agricultural infrastructure, opening thousands of acres of new farmland and improving access for farmers as the country’s agriculture sector undergoes unprecedented transformation. Chairman of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Lionel Wordsworth, said the extensive infrastructure programme is improving…

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With an initial flock of 1,000 blackbelly sheep imported from Barbados, the programme has recorded extraordinary growth since its launch in 2022, expanding to more than 5,000 animals, creating new income opportunities that would strengthen Guyana’s livestock industry. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Dr…

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Approximately 1500 rice farmers from Region Two continue to benefit from sustained government investments, as strategic interventions roll out to strengthen production, improve infrastructure, lower farming costs and generate more income for their livelihoods. Over the last two years, the government has invested some $990 million in support of the…

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As the government advances digitisation and continues to modernise public service delivery, the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) launched its digital Licensing and Registration Service (LRS) to improve efficiency and accessibility for stakeholders nationwide. The online platform represents a significant step in the country’s digital transformation agenda, providing…

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In keeping with the commitment made by His Excellency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in April this year, the Ministry of Agriculture will commence the distribution of cash subsidies to rice farmers across Guyana beginning next week. This commitment was made during a consultation with hundreds of rice farmers at the…

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New access bridges in West Bank Demerara and a major irrigation canal in Region Six are set to be built under works now going to tender by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA). Under the Ministry of Agriculture, the authority has invited bids for the construction of access bridges…

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