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...
Management shake-up already planned for GuySuCo estates in 2025
After a dismal year of production at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), a strong emphasis has been placed on ensuring...
‘Record high’ rice production in 2024 – Mustapha
There was record rice production in Guyana this year, according to the Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha, speaking during...
Rehabilitated Andrews Pump Station commissioned in Reg. 2
The Andrews Pump Station on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) was recommissioned on Saturday by Agriculture Minister,...
After years of waiting, rice farmers & millers get money owed
Several farmers and millers in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) on Saturday received $437 million, funds they were owed for almost...
‘Layers of bureaucracy’ in Trinidad still affecting regional trade
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has an ambitious goal: cutting down the exorbitant amount of money it spends on importing food...
‘Heads will roll’ at GuySuCo if sugar production targets not met in early 2025 – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali issued a stern, public warning to the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) that shortcomings...
Over $112M in contracts inked for drainage, irrigation works in Linden
On Friday, the Ministry of Agriculture through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) signed contracts with over fifty-two (52)...
Landing facility, shed for Reg. 5 fisherfolk nearing completion
The construction of the landing facility and shed at the Three-door Sluice in D’Edward Village, Region Five is nearing completion....
Guyana’s tissue culture facility to be completed by March 2025
Guyana’s tissue culture facility is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, significantly boosting plantlet production from 13,000 to...
Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices as holiday season approaches
In an ongoing effort to sensitize consumers about price trends in markets across Guyana, the Ministry of Agriculture through the...
Guyana produced 18,000 gallons of honey as of October 2024
Guyana has been experiencing major success in honey production, having already produced approximately 18,000 gallons of honey as of October...
UG’s sustainable agri project making huge impact in Mocha
In the quiet, close-knit community of Mocha Village on the East Bank, Demerara, something extraordinary is happening. Through a collaborative...
From supplying ferries to scholarships, India pitches itself as key partner for CARICOM
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is keen on deepening ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
More than 260 Canal Polder farmers benefit from drainage support
Over the last few months, approximately 260 farmers from Canal Polder on the West Bank of Demerara benefited from infrastructural...
Tarlogie model farm commissioned to advance sustainable agriculture in Guyana
In a significant step towards agricultural modernization and food security in Guyana, the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, commissioned a...
Brackish Water Shrimp production in Reg. 6 sees massive increase
During a meeting on Saturday with shrimp farmers from Region Six at the Albion Sports Complex, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha...
Upper Corentyne farmers to expand production on 30,000 acres of land
Farmers from the Upper Corentyne area will soon commence several projects to bring all available land into productive use, further...
Brackish water shrimp farming: Tiny animals a big boost to Berbice
By Malisa Playter- Harry Sewdat Persaud, an aquaculture farmer and businessman, grew up around his father’s modest fish farm. It...
