Minister Valerie Adams-Yearwood while addressing the gathering at the Ministry’s Cancer Awareness exercise. The event was held at the Guyana Cancer Institute on October 8, 2019.
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Message from the Honourable Noel Holder, Minister of Agriculture for Agriculture Month 2019
The Ministry of Agriculture has been pursuing interventions to ensure food security for all, specifically, access to safe food throughout the country, with a view to maintaining a healthy and productive population. With the passing of the Food Safety and Animal Welfare Bills, the activation of such practices within Guyana…
Agriculture Month 2019 Message by the Honorable Valerie Adams-Yearwood, M.P. Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture with responsibility for Rural Affairs
The objective of sustainable agriculture is to ensure society meets its present food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Promoting sustainable agriculture in Guyana over the years, has become even more important as the country prepares for an accelerated rate of overall economic…
Happy Birthday Minister Valerie Adams-Yearwood
Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture would like to extend birthday greetings to the Honorable Valerie Adams-Yearwood, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture with responsibility for Rural Affairs. Do have a blessed day!
‘We can provide all the honey that we use’ – CEO, GLDA
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has introduced apiculture to several hinterland communities as it continues to push hinterland agricultural development and self-sufficiency in apicultural products. According to Chief Executive Officer of GLDA, Nigel Cumberbatch, Guyana imports approximately $80,000 USD of honey and other apicultural products annually. “We feel that…
Overseas consultants to aid GLDA’s feeding programme
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) efforts to improve its breeding and feeding practices, at the Ebini Station, will soon be boosted with the help of overseas consultants. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority, Nigel Cumberbatch told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that first batch of…
Agricultural Development Plan for Region 8 to push self-sufficiency – Residents assured of government’s continued support
Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni) – While North Region 8 is mainly involved in mining activities, the Southern sub-region consists of many Amerindian Villages known for its agricultural productivity amidst the challenges of its location. To ensure that a more networked approach is adopted to boost agricultural production and productivity, Agriculture Minister,…
Region Two administration commits to enhancing agriculture sector drainage system slated for rehabilitation
The Region Two administration continues to work assiduously to ensure proper maintenance of the region’s drainage system as it will improve their production and productivity base. Regional Chairman (RC) Devanand Ramdatt told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the region is currently receiving support from the National Drainage and…
