The government is expending more than $7 billion to modernise the drainage and irrigation system in Region Six, to mitigate flooding and strengthen agricultural productivity. This is part of Guyana’s broader efforts to lead CARICOM’s push for food security and reduce the region’s $5 billion food-importation bill by 25 per…
The 18th annual Berbice Expo and Trade Fair was launched at the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) office in Rose Hall Town. Slated for October 18-21 at the Canje Welfare Community Centre, the annual event will be held under the theme: ‘Innovation in oil, gas and agriculture for a…
Farmers from Mocha and other surrounding communities on the East Bank of Demerara are set tobenefit from additional inputs to further develop their agricultural activities. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha during a ministerial meeting onWednesday. Minister Mustapha along with several other Cabinet Ministers visited the community…
Farmers from across the country are set to benefit from a number of tools and inputs to boost theirproduction. Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure on Saturday during anoutreach to Bushlot on the Corentyne Coast. While speaking with reporters, Minister Mustapha said the programme commenced last year andtargeted…
Fisherfolk at Mon Repos North, East Coast Demerara, will soon experience enhanced working conditions, as the government plans to allocate over $350 million towards enhancing their facilities. This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday during a land title distribution exercise for residents there. This intervention…
Of the $97.6 billion allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture in 2024, some $28.9 billion was spent on developing Guyana’s expanding agricultural sector during the first half of 2024. This is according to the mid-year report released recently by the Senior Minister in the office Of the President with…
Farmers in Region Five on Saturday received farming implements, chicken and blackbelly sheep, as part of the government’s endless drive to expand agricultural activities countrywide. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, led the distribution exercise, along with senior agriculture and regional officials, during a visit to the region. Member of the…
The government continues to prioritise flood prevention and mitigation, expending a significant sum of $14.8 billion, during the first half of 2024 to enhance drainage and irrigation (D&I) infrastructure. To bolster flood resilience, 15 new D&I structures are slated for construction this year. Eight of these structures have already been…
