As part of his transitional phase since assuming office early August, Guyana’s Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, today toured several agriculture agencies, to familiarise himself with the various departments and members of staff. The Minister made his first stop at the La Bonne Intention Agriculture Complex, where he visited the…
as Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call to Minister of Agriculture Guyana’s agriculture sector is expected to receive a major technological boost, that will see farmers benefiting from better yields and more pest and disease resistant varieties of rice and other agricultural crops. During a courtesy call to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar…
other technical assistance to be given to improve rice and sugar sectors Guyana is expected to receive three additional mobile pumps by late October to assist with its drainage capabilities ahead of the next rainy season. This was disclosed by India’s High Commissioner to Guyana, H.E. Dr. K. J. Srinivasa,…
Pledges full corporation to advance the sector President of the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA) Mr. Leakha Rambrich today paid a courtesy call to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha at his Regent Street office. Accompanying Mr. Rambrich, was RPA General Secretary, Mr. Dharamkumar Seeraj. During the meeting, the officials pledged their support…
Over 5816 blowers sprayed for current crop ‘Paddy Bug Action Unit’ established in 5 regions In light of the ongoing issue regarding the paddy bug infestation in several rice cultivating regions in Guyana, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has expended the sum GY $2.6M to tackle the ongoing issue….
The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Sunday, disclosed that residents of the Diamond/Grove community will soon benefit from the installation of a steel door for the recently breached Diamond sluice. The new door, which will be installed by the coming weekend, is currently being fabricated offsite. The Minister…
—Gov’t approves $90M for MMA-ADA The Government will inject some $600 Million into the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to assist with wages and salaries for employees. Minister of Agriculture, Hon Zulfikar Mustapha on Sunday relayed to DPI that a sum of $120 Million is required weekly to fulfill the payments…
Earlier today, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), installed a mobile pump at the #52 outfall channel on the Corentyne Coast, Region Six. According to the NDIA, the instillation will assist with draining the #51 canal. Farmers from several East Berbice communities were affected by major flooding over the…
