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…
–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…
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…
Over the next two months, 21 swine farmers from across the country will receive several piglets to improve their breeding stock. These animals are being made available through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority’s 2022 swine improvement programme. The pilot programme, which forms part of a $1.8 million investment by the…
The PPP/C Administration remains committed to investing heavily in all areas of the agriculture sector, to ensure sustainable food security across Guyana and the region. Government believes that with substantial contribution to the food industry, Guyana could remain the spotlight for the provision of organic fruits and vegetables, and other…
as GRDB continues to promote ‘6-Points’ practice Since taking office, the PPP/C Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has been steadfast in its efforts to improve production levels in all areas of the agriculture sector. This is in keeping with the regional goal of reducing CARICOM’s food import bill by…
Former President, Dr. Cheddi Jagan was remembered for his remarkable contributions to the development of Guyana and the betterment of its people. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. M.P., on Sunday, described the former Guyanese leader as the greatest hero to have ever walked Guyana’s shores. He made the remarks during…
The PPP/C Administration in keeping with its commitment to increase the country’s capacity to produce value added products, is giving prominence to the coconut industry, with the allocation of $66 million this year, to boost resources and promote expansion. The financial support to the Hope Coconut Industry Limited will see…
