Representative from the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Mr. Gaspar Lino, recently met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss a number of investment opportunities for Guyana’s agriculture sector. During the meeting, Mr. Lino expressed his country’s willingness to invest in…
NDIA engineer to commence assessment of D&I needs tomorrow Minister commits to having machine stationed in Village until works are completed Following a meeting with representatives from the Buxton/ Friendship farmers group at his weekly ‘Farmers Open Day’ last Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, today hosted meeting with a number…
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…
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…
The Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent visit to Albion Estate, handed over six (6) sewing machines to the Albion Community Centre Sewing Class during a simple handing over ceremony. While offering brief remarks, Minister Mustapha encouraged the group to make good use of the machines in…
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…
Following a meeting with several residents and farmers from Belladrum, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has once again made good on a commitment to ensure critical drainage works are carried out. During the meeting, which was held in the village last Saturday, residents complained bitterly of the blatant neglect to critical…
Honorable Ministers of Latin America Region and the Caribbean, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Agriculture sustains the majority of rural livelihoods in Guyana. However, our agri-food system lags in comparison to the other sectors in adopting digitalization. Investing in digital technologies tends to be knowledge-intensive and expensive. They come with…
