Drainage and irrigation (D&I) works will begin in two weeks in Mahaicony, Region Five, providing farmers and residents in Perth, Strath Campbell, and surrounding areas with the opportunity to expand their agricultural output. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during a community meeting at Mahaicony Branch Road, on…
-362, 000 metric tonnes produced Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is already surpassing its half-year target for 2024 due to the steadfast implementation of additional strategies and programmes within the Ministry of Agriculture. This was revealed on Tuesday by Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. During the first quarter of this year, the…
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday commissioned the $565.3 million pump station at Greenwich Park on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three, providing residents and farmers with a reliable and effective drainage system. Constructed by Roopan Ramoutar Investments, the drainage facility will provide enhanced access to about 5,000…
For the past four years, Guyana has shown exponential growth in its agriculture sector with increased yield in its main crops such as rice and sugar, and even in its poultry production. The increase is due to the huge sum invested in research to ensure better quality crops are reaped…
As Guyana continues to increase its aquaculture production, 50 more marine cages will be installed shortly in various hinterland communities. This major project will help to improve the livelihoods of the residents since they will be able to earn an income and boost their villages’ economy. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar…
Guyana’s agricultural sector is booming, with non-traditional exports exceeding $919 million in the first half of 2024. This represents a 12.7 per cent increase, with over 4,156 metric tonnes exported. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during the New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC’s) annual award ceremony and dinner, at the Ramada…
About 120 Pomeroon farmers from Region Two will improve their coconut production after receiving 3,000 high-yielding Brazilian Green Dwarf seedlings. This is the first tranche of roughly 7,000 seedlings expected to be distributed to farmers. The saplings were handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a meeting in…
As Guyana continues to position itself as the leading food exporter in the region, construction work for the regional food hub, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will soon commence, with an estimated cost of $625.2 million. Phase I of the facility commenced in 2023 for $187 million, while Phase II works are…
