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...
Wakenaam & Leguan farmers seek relief as dry season woes continue
Prolonged drought-like conditions have affected rice and livestock farmers from the islands of Wakenaam and Leguan. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister...
Gov’t investing $150M for wharf to support corn/ soya bean production
The Government of Guyana hopes that the country will be self-sufficient in corn and soya at least by 2025 and...
Nigeria pitches itself as massive market for Caribbean food
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) hopes to increase the amount of food it produces and decrease imports, the Governor of...
Guyana making headway in food security efforts with hydroponics
With Guyana leading CARICOM in its ambitious goal of reducing its import bill by 25 per cent by 2025, the...
Agreement signed to enhance distribution of agri products
To help develop and sustain agriculture in Guyana, Agricultural & Public Health Solutions (APSOL) yesterday signed an agreement with Jamaica...
Guyana first country in LAC region to cultivate bio-fortified rice – PM Phillips
Guyana is now the first country in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) to cultivate a bio-fortified rice variety...
‘Bigger, better’ results expected as MoU signed to boost honey production
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cuba have taken a step to deepen their relation in the field of agriculture with...
Farmlands Guyana to ramp up local corn, soya production from next month
Inspired by the national and regional drive towards food security, local company – Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) – is looking...
300 young people to get involved in new US$4.5M hydroponics project
Some 300 young people in Regions Two, Five and 10 will be involved in hydroponics farming, a move President Dr....
Hydromet needs upgrade to provide sound water management system – Mustapha
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha acknowledged that more must be done to conserve freshwater used in agriculture and has committed...
More jobs for youth, new ‘situation room’ in next phase of Guyana’s food production plans
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana is intent on stepping up its production plans as the Caribbean inches towards its 2025...
Achievements in agro-processing celebrated as Guyana Shop turns 11
Agro-processors who have contributed to the growth and enhancement of the Guyana Shop were celebrated on Wednesday during the shop’s...
Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for grand opening tomorrow
All the necessary arrangements are in place for the highly-anticipated Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for this Friday at...
Embracing modern techniques crucial in achieving food security – Canadian rep. tells agri symposium
The Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission in Guyana, Adam Loyer says modern techniques in farming must...
250 acres of millets to be cultivated at Tacama mega farm
Millets acquired through a partnership with India will be produced at Tacama Landing along the Berbice River as the country...
New initiative being rolled out to help farmers conserve water
Guyana hopes to improve its water management system and in doing so, a modern drip irrigation system will be utilised...
Rose Hall estate: Cane supply to be increased, GuySuCo eyes mechanical planting
The Rose Hall Sugar Estate in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) is once again producing sugar and as the Guyana...
‘Cut Rose’ Project to be expanded countrywide
The ‘Cut Rose’ has been a very valuable project and has benefitted especially women and single parents since its inception....
