“We need to ensure quality of fertilizers /chemicals are sold to farmers” Minister Mustapha

Ministry looking to develop Public/Private partnership with to develop sector In an effort to ensure farmers receive value for their money when purchasing fertilizers, chemicals and other agriculture inputs, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha is sounding a call to importers to ensure they supply quality products. Earlier today, Minister Mustapha met…

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Agri. Ministry to collaborate with GoInvest to develop Investment prospectus

Earlier today, Chief Executive Officer from the Guyana Office for Investment (GoInvest), Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss marketing and promoting potential areas for investment in the agriculture sector to both local and foreign investors. During the meeting, Dr. Ramsaroop said that GoInvest is working…

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Stakeholders talk ‘Investing in Agriculture for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development’

Agri. Minister says effective execution of sectoral budgets will strengthen sector Earlier today, as part of Agriculture Month 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture hosted a webinar under the ‘Investing in Agriculture for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development’. The webinar saw participants from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture…

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“The ‘top heavy’ attitude stops here.” Minister Mustapha tells GuySuCo Managers

urges managers to build cohesive relationships with workers During a recent meeting with several senior managers from the Albion, Rose Hall and Skeldon Estates, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha once again affirmed Government’s position to restructure the management style of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). Minister Mustapha told those in attendance…

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Regional Agri. Ministers discuss ways to strengthen agricultural integration with IICA’s Director General

Minister Mustapha talks Government’s vision to further market & develop agro-processing sector Earlier today, Agriculture Ministers from across the Region met with Director General of the Inter American Institute for Corporation on Agriculture (IICA) to discuss strengthening ties and improving Regional agricultural collaborations. One of the most notable areas highlighted…

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