The government has invested more than $2.2 billion to enhance food production in Amerindian communities over the past three years, demonstrating its strong commitment to prioritise food security. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasised the point during an insightful presentation at the ongoing National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, at the…
The government’s proactive stance in advancing agricultural practices has already shown remarkable success through the implementation of various innovative techniques. Building upon this momentum, the administration continues to push for the adoption of the tissue culture method within the agriculture sector, which will bring about a multitude of benefits to…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, along with a technical team from the ministry and regional officials, on Saturday engaged a number of residents of Cotton Tree and Bushlot, Region Five on the benefits of farming, as well as the government’s agriculture policy and plans. During the engagement, the minister encouraged…
– Guyana expected to surpass target for rice production this year There is a high demand for Guyana’s rice on the international market due to the shortage of the commodity globally. During the sidelines of a community meeting on Wednesday at Salem Koker, Region Three, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha affirmed…
– farmers to benefit from other agri. infrastructure Farmers of Salem and neighbouring communities in Region Three will benefit from several agricultural infrastructure to boost food production, as $30 million will be expended to desilt all the internal drains there. Other infrastructural works include the construction of a shed for Salem’s…
– pledges support to ensure canals are desilted, maintained Farmers and residents from Melanie and other surrounding communities along the East Coast of Demerara will soon benefit from improved drainage as works have commenced to desilt several main canals in the area. Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha met with residents from…
– Comprehensive drainage plan on the cards Residents and farmers of Melanie Damishana and surrounding areas, East Coast Demerara have been assured that several canals at the Northern side will be desilted to improve drainage. This assurance was given by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a walkabout in the community…
To mitigate flooding in many farming areas while increasing food productivity, residents along the East Bank corridor will soon benefit from the construction of a pump station at Craig. On Friday last, a contract worth approximately $1 billion was signed to execute the project. The disclosure was made by…
