Category: NEWS
NAREI intensifies CFF surveillance in Regions 6, 8 & 9
Over the past four weeks, the National Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), has intensified its efforts to control the spread of the Carambola Fruit Fly (CFF) in Regions Six, Eight and Nine. According to the agency’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brian Sears, collaborations with Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on…
“G$50M for irrigation & agri. services for Region 8” Minister Patterson-Yearwood
–over 100 farmers in 5 villages to benefit – villagers to be awarded project contracts Following an Outreach to several villages in Region Eight, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will be carrying out a series of works to ensure farmers have access…
‘Guianas Regional Mangrove Ecosystems Training Workshop’ – Participants benefit from networking opportunities
Several Regional and International specialists on mangrove ecosystems were recently exposed to information about Guyana’s mangrove restoration practices and efforts during the recently concluded Guianas Regional Mangrove Ecosystem Training Workshop hosted in Coronie, Suriname from May 6 to 10, 2019. The event, which was organized by the World Wildlife Fund…
Safer food, healthier people – Food Safety Bill get parliamentary nod
Water Testing Laboratory to be commissioned in August
-as Guyana advances its water quality testing capabilities A $60M state-of-the art Water Quality Laboratory will soon be commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydromet Department as the entity advances its water quality testing capabilities. Once functional, the new facility which is located in the Hydromet Department’s Brickdam office,…
Burma Research Station continues to advance work in Seed paddy production during the 1st crop.
The Burma Rice Research Station, the research arm of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) continues its work in the production of seed paddy to ensure that farmers benefit from quality seeds. During the 1st crop over 17,522 bags of seed paddy were produced at the facility. The varieties planted…
GMC’s ‘Guyana Shop’ enlists several new products
― 14 agro-processing companies launched new products (DPI) Guyana’s local market has expanded with over thirty (30) new products from fourteen (14) different agro-processors hitting the shelves of the ‘Guyana Shop’ which is operated by the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC). The new products include seasonings, sauces, honey, wine, flour and…