Following a period of declined catches, which were due to several reasons including climate change, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that in 2023, 36,396 MT for seafood was harvested in the fishing industry, representing an increase of 37.8%. Minister Mustapha made this disclosure while addressing fisherfolk from across the…
The PPP/C Government has expended some $122 billion on various projects to implement strategic policies in Guyana’s agriculture sector thus far when compared to the APNU+AFC Administration’s $93 billion in five years. According to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, the money spent by the previous government showed little to no…
Guyana has recorded a four per cent or 22, 212 metric tonnes increase in ginger production in 2023. The country has cultivated a total of 350 acres of ginger from August 2022 to May 2023. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent year-end press conference,…
– 54 new Guyana shop corners established in 2023 A total of 130 new agro-processing products have been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC), in the year 2023. Some of the products include Taz Instant Cook-up Rice, Basara Gentle Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner, Aunt…
The ‘Cut Rose’ Project which was designed by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to create employment and generate income for women and single parents continues to yield significant success. In 2023, the project generated a noteworthy income of $5.3 million through the production of 22,895 roses. During his recent year-end…
Guyana earned approximately $1.3 billion from the production of brackish water shrimp for the period between January to November 2023. This is due to the government’s heavy focus on increased food production and economic growth. The government has created policies to build on current programmes and provide cutting-edge, technology-based…
The government has planned several activities in observance of Agriculture Month this October under the theme “Accelerating Vision 25 by 2025: Investing in Agri Businesses and Food Security. On Saturday morning, the Ministry of Agriculture partnered with the Ministry of Health for a fitness walk from Movie Town to the…
As the Government of Guyana prepares to host its second Agri-Investment Forum and Expo in a matter of weeks, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday, visited the Arthur Chung Conference Center (ACCC) to conduct a site visit. Prior to the site visit, Minister Mustapha met with members of the…
