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...
US$60M saving on imports from corn, soya & shrimp production – Presi. Ali
By the end of 2027, Guyana is likely to save US$60 million on the importation of corn, soya and shrimp,...
$75M contract signed to rehabilitate Meadow Bank Wharf
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently announced the signing of a $75 million contract to refurbish the Meadow Bank wharf. He...
Over $919M earned from exporting non-traditional crops – Agri. Minister
Guyana’s agriculture sector earned more than $919M in the first half of 2024 from the exportation of non-traditional crops. This...
Gov’t facilities, regional hubs to support agro-processors soon – Pres. Ali
Guyana’s agriculture sector boasts enormous potential for local businesses and entrepreneurs and with targeted efforts to expand the sector, increased...
63 sluices to be rehabilitated across the coast – Mustapha
The Ministry of Agriculture through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will soon commence major rehabilitation work on sixty-three...
President announces new low-income housing, agri venture for 500 families
A new low-income housing venture, which will come with shade houses and traditional farms, will be initiated along the Soesdyke/...
Gov’t to develop integrated, sustainable drainage & irrigation strategy through US$500k project
On Tuesday, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture, along with representatives from the Global Green Growth Institute...
Over 500 Pomeroon farmers benefitting from bed, drainage project
Over 500 farmers from villages along the Pomeroon River, Region Two are benefitting from the bed and drainage project that...
CDC monitoring flood situation in Regions Seven to Ten
The recent heavy rainfall in Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) have resulted...
Construction of major canal project in Region Three to commence soon – Agriculture Minister
During a community engagement in Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, on Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha revealed that the design for...
Buxton farmers to benefit from improved infrastructure, agricultural support
The Ministry of Agriculture will soon begin rehabilitation on a crucial farm-to-market access road in Buxton Village, East Coast Demerara....
Exploring Sustainable Land Management Practices: A learning journey through Brazil’s innovations
A team of ten national experts from various government agencies participated in a learning journey in Brazil from May 21...
Guyana among Caribbean countries to benefit from CA$10M agri project
Farmers and entrepreneurs across eight Caribbean countries stand to benefit from the new CA$10 million Regional Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and...
Essequibo farmers benefit from $18M equipment to boost production
On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha distributed several pieces of equipment to small-scale farmers from Anna Regina and other surrounding...
$260M sluice commissioned at Capoey, to enhance drainage and irrigation
Residents of Capoey and other neighboring villages on the Essequibo Coast will now benefit from improved drainage and irrigation following...
Tapakuma gets $110M amphibious excavator
A $110M amphibious excavator was commissioned in Tapakuma Village, Region Two on Wednesday, less than three weeks after a similar...
Regional food hub works advancing
As Guyana continues to position itself as the leading food exporter in the region, construction work for the regional food hub,...
Gov’t remains vigilant against flooding – Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha Monday assured Guyanese of the readiness of the local drainage and irrigation network to deal with...
