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$39M for major D&I works in Region Six
Some $39 million will be used to carry out a series of drainage and irrigation works in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six), to boost agricultural production for farmers there. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P meeting with farmers along the Corentyne coast on Saturday at the Auchlyne Primary School, said the…
$25M earmarked for expansion of MMA/ADA seed paddy facility
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) seed processing facility will see tremendous expansion this year, with $25 million set aside for major rehabilitation work. The effort will advance the nation’s rice production significantly, especially since Guyana anticipates new markets, Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha told DPI during an interview…
Agri Ministry takes Farmers’ Market to Albion
The Ministry of Agriculture on Sunday hosted its second Farmers’ Market Day at the Albion Estate Road in Region Six, which saw scores of consumers turning out to purchase fresh commodities at affordable prices. The farmers’ market is one aspect of government’s efforts to bring down food prices. The event…
Gov’t working to address poultry shortage – Minister Mustapha
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, said the current shortage of poultry meat is due to the high demand that was recorded in December last year. And while supply has significantly increased over the last few months, Minister Mustapha said measures are being put in place to further reduce the…
“We will continue to support the rice industry” Min. Mustapha tells BBP farmers
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha met with rice farmers from Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Region Six earlier today and assured them of government’s support towards the growth and development of the sector. The minister was at the time hosting a series of meetings in Yakusari, Lesbeholden, and Auchlyne following days of…
Countryside Agri Centre donates tools to Agri. Ministry
–farmers, farmers’ groups in rural communities identified as beneficiaries Farmers and farmers’ groups in rural areas will soon benefit from much-needed agricultural tools and inputs following a donation made to the Ministry of Agriculture by Countryside Agri Centre. The presentation was made on Wednesday, in the presence of Agriculture Minister…
Farmers market for Albion – promises reduced prices, wide variety of products
The Ministry of Agriculture will be taking its farmers’ market initiative to the Albion Sport Complex, East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six) this Sunday. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said the event is being organised to allow consumers to benefit from organically grown fruits, vegetables and other commodities, while local farmers will be…
