With the emergence of the gas-to-shore energy project which will have a major impact on the country’s economy, more sustainable investment opportunities will be optimised in Guyana’s agriculture sector. This was emphasised by Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha during the panel discussion themed ‘Investing in Guyana: Growing Opportunities’ during day three of the…
Guyana is blossoming into one of the most self sufficient country as the government’s financial plan continues to pave the way for a series of sustainable developmental projects. This was robustly asserted by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during another community outreach to Region Six on Tuesday where he engaged…
With significant investments and sustained policy management in the agriculture sector, Guyana’s rice sector is moving apace as the production is expected to increase to 710,000 metric tons in 2024. This was underscored by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during his budget debates presentation, on Wednesday, at the National…
Since August 2020, the PPP/C Government has been progressively investing in the sugar industry to revitalise the industry, increasing productivity, and creating employment opportunities. This occurred as a direct result of the sector’s deterioration under the previous government tenure in Office. This was affirmed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha…
A total of $527.4 million has been proposed in this year’s national budget to increase opportunities for agro-processors, farmers, and women. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh said Guyana is promoting the growth of the agro-processing industry, including…
As the livestock industry remains vital to increased food security and continuous economic growth, some $1.5 billion is budgeted for a plethora of ambitious projects aimed at advancing the nation’s overall food sector in 2024. “We aim to improve our services to the poultry industry through decentralised support facilities…
-$2.6B budgeted for other crops The government has allocated $78 million in 2024 to bolster the production of coconuts, emphasising its rigorous effort to accelerate growth in this sub-sector. Guyana has advanced the growth of the coconut sector, bringing 31,500 acres under cultivation from 2020. Ten more coconut nurseries have…
A whopping $72.3 billion has been set aside for the maintenance and advancement of drainage and irrigation (D&I) expansion this year, as the government continues to construct climate-resilient infrastructure countrywide. The administration plans to replicate the Hope Canal in other regions due to the tremendous success of the drainage system,…
