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...
Rose Hall sugar workers urge Gov’t to reconsider closure
Sugar workers at the Rose Hall Estate are urging the Government to reconsider its decision to close the estate, outlining...
‘Guyana doesn’t even need an oil industry’
By Neil Marks If Guyana were to satisfy a portion of the Caribbean’s food import market, it would generate sufficient...
Onion price expected to reduce as NAREI expands cultivation
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is exploring the possibility of cultivating several crops which are currently being...
Paddy price up to $3,300 per bag for 2017 second crop
Farmers are expected to be paid $2,089 to $3,300 per bag of paddy for the 2017 second crop—an increase from...
Housewives speak of living a hard life following closure of Wales estate
By Bibi Khatoon Residents of Wales, especially the housewives and surrounding communities on the West Bank of Demerara are feeling...
Spotlight on hinterland as Guyana observes Agriculture Month
By Devina Samaroo As the country celebrates agriculture month 2017, national focus has been shifted to cultivate the hinterland as...
Cuba to receive rice from Guyana after 40 years
Cuba is set to receive its first shipment of rice from Guyana after 40 years and a visiting delegation from...
Quinoa trials likely for September
Trials to ascertain which areas in Guyana are conducive for the production of quinoa are likely to commence this September....
GRDB Staff Recognised as Caribbean’s first Extension Officer of Excellence
The Caribbean Agricultural Extension Providers Network (CAEPNET) has recognised the works of Guyana Rice Development Board’s (GRDB) Extension Officer, Rishal...
