Agriculture
Over 90 trained in advancing climate-smart agriculture in Guyana
Press Release: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), successfully conducted a series of training sessions on Integrated Crop Production Management and Digital Sensor Systems under Protected Cultivation. The training commenced at the Mangrove Centre...
Guyana strengthening disease surveillance, veterinary systems to secure livestock sector
Disease surveillance and veterinary services are being prioritised as Guyana ramps up its efforts to produce high quality livestock and...
Another record-breaking rice harvest as production surpasses 800,000 tonnes
Guyana’s rice industry is on track to achieve another historic year, with production already surpassing the 800,000-tonne mark before the...
Guyanese warned to prepare for hotter, drier months ahead
Guyana could face hotter temperatures, prolonged dry spells, water shortages and an increased risk of wildfires later this year as...
Works to begin Wednesday to clear blocked drains in River View
Residents of River View, Ruimveldt are expected to benefit from drainage improvement works set to begin on Wednesday as authorities...
Second pump added to Alexander Village to boost G/town drainage system
Residents of Alexander Village are expected to benefit from improved drainage with the installation of a second pump in the...
New multi-million irrigation canal to be constructed in Region Six soon- Mustapha
A multi-million irrigation canal is slated to be constructed from Canje Creek to Crabwood Creek to provide reliable irrigated water...
DDL welcomes first shipment of breeding cattle for US$30M Moblissa Farm
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) today announced the arrival of the first shipment of high-yield milking cows from the United States...
New apiculture project launched in Region Nine
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Thursday, traveled to Region Nine to launch a new apiculture project, aimed at expanding income...
G/town Chamber urges farmers to use govt’s $3 billion support to boost productivity
See below the full release from the GCCI: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) applauds the Government of...
Over $3 billion set aside to support rice farmers – President announces
The Irfaan Ali-led administration has set aside more than $3 billion to support rice farmers, a move that joins other...
Poultry production expanding to meet growing demand – Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday said efforts are underway to boost local poultry production, with several large-scale projects expected...
Mustapha calls for urgent action as global conflicts threaten Caribbean food security
Agriculture Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Ministerial Taskforce on Food Security, Zulfikar Mustapha, is warning that ongoing global conflicts—particularly...
GMSA hails growth of manufacturing sector, launches new programme for small business support
Guyana’s manufacturing sector expanded by 20 per cent in 2025, and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has rolled...
Infrastructure, support for low-yielding farmers in Wakenaam coming
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday, engaged farmers and residents at the island of Wakenaam, and assured them that efforts...
Reg. 5 key part of Guyana’s livestock expansion plans – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday positioned Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) as a livestock hub for the country and wider Caribbean region....
Brackish water shrimp project launched in Reg. 2
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, launched the brackish-water shrimp project on the Essequibo Coast, marking another major achievement as...
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMD
Stronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease...
Livestock disease-free status underpins Guyana’s goal to serve region – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said Guyana’s disease-free status is central to protecting food supply and expanding regional production. The...
Govt eyes nationwide expansion of onion production after Region Nine success
The government plans to help farmers increase onion production after a successful harvest of about 2,600 bags in Region Nine....
$58.5M agro-processing facility commissioned in Canal Number One Polder
The Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday commissioned an agro-processing facility at Canal Number One Polder. The facility, constructed and outfitted...
