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…
– a supply bond at Ebini, supply contracts through the new GMC among relief measures The facilitation of easier access to fertiliser and other agriculture inputs through the establishment of a supplies bond at Ebini waterfront were among assurances given to farmers of the Berbice River Communities of De…
… works to commence in May Residents of Commaka Village in Region Ten will soon benefit from a series of drainage works which are expected to bring great relief to their flooding issues. Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) disclosed that during 2019, the authority will…
…structures to be constructed to accelerate accretion process, increase shoreline elevation In Guyana, mangroves provide protection for over 90% of Guyana’s population who live within naturally low-lying flood prone areas along the coast. Given the fact that Guyana’s economic well-being is tied to the safety and protection of coastal…
– Some farmers satisfied others refusing GRDB assistance Despite the issue of Paddy Bug infestation causing severe damage to production, some sections of farmers in Region 2 are refusing assistance from the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), citing increasing production and labour cost as their reason for doing so. The…
Georgetown will soon benefit from a series of drainage works that are expected to increase the drainage capacity and significantly reduce flooding throughout the city. Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) on Wednesday (3rd April, 2019) disclosed that contracts have been approved for a series of mechanical…
…36% of crop harvested so far As government continues to invest to sustainably develop all stages of the rice production chain, farmers across the country are expressing their satisfaction as harvesting figures for the first rice crop of 2019 have proven favourable. While harvesting is only 36 percent complete,…
– advice to improve farming practices well received –actions to remedy issues to be taken within the next few days Today, several persons gathered at the Square of the Revolution in Georgetown to have their issues and concerns addressed at the ‘Government Comes to You’ Public Day Event. The…
