During a meeting with rice farmers from the Essequibo Coast on Friday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that, over the past four years, the government has invested tremendously to develop the region and cautioned them to not fall victim to political gimmicks by anti-government operatives. He told farmers that…
– says farmers who already sold paddy will still benefit from price During a series of meetings in Regions Five and Six on Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha told rice farmers that the government remains committed to ensuring they benefit from stable prices for their paddy. On Tuesday, it was…
Following weeks of negotiations between H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Guyana Rice Development (GRDB), and local rice millers, an official agreement was inked today that will see rice farmers receiving no less than $4,000 for a bag of paddy for the first crop of 2025….
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over eight mini excavators to various Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne). Over the past few weeks, several NDCs across the country have benefited from similar initiatives as part of the government’s efforts to empower local authority…
Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and other communities along the East Bank of Demerara can expect improvements in their community’s drainage capacity with the addition of six mini excavators to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils. On Friday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over the six mini-excavators to the chairpersons and other…
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) launched its inaugural Conference Village at the Kingston Seawall Esplanade Monday morning. This unique event will showcase the country’s diverse agricultural products and investment opportunities. The Conference Village offers agro-processors and farmers a platform to showcase their products and produce, highlighting…
As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) on the East Coast of Demerara (Region Four). The machines, each valued at approximately $14 million, will be used to carry…
The PPP/C government’s vision for food security in the hinterland regions is backed by rigorous implementation, unlike the blatant neglect shown in the coalition government’s management in this area. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the statement during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday. He recalled the…
