Hope Coconut Industries no longer on the verge of bankruptcy – Agri. Minister
The Hope Coconut Industries Limited (HCIL) has a bright financial future, given that it raked in $36M in 2019. This represents a 47% increase...
Some 99% of rice harvested to date; Region Five produced highest volume
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has announced that of the 94,000 hectares of rice sown for the second crop of 2020, 99 per...
Agri. Minister pledges continued support for Region Three farmers
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday afternoon met with farmers from several farming communities in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) following requests made to...
Guyana hosts regional training on Fisheries Statistics and Data Analysis
A regional training workshop on fisheries statistics and data analysis is underway in Guyana, running from November 11 to 21. The initiative aims to...
Op-Ed: Safeguarding soil biodiversity today is the key to our future
By Ana Posas, FAO Agricultural Officer for Latin American and Caribbean
A few days ago, the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP15) concluded with a...
Guyana’s Seabob Sector to Develop Health & Safety Strategy with Support from FAO
The Guyana National Fisherfolk Organisation (GNFO) is throwing its support behind the development of an Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) strategy for the country's...
Getting ripe for the picking! – Guyana works to boost cherry production
The West Indian Cherry (Acerola) is a beloved and popular fruit that many have enjoyed for years in its raw form or in fresh...
Recultivating saltwater-logged lands will be an uphill task for Region Five farmers – Fmr....
Recultivating saltwater-logged lands will be a herculean task for Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) farmers, says former Alesie Rice Group Chairman, Turhane Doerga.
He made this observation...
Agriculture Ministry observes National Fisherfolk Day 2023
Today, scores of fisherfolk from across the country gathered at the Lusignan Community Center Ground to celebrate National Fisherfolk Day 2023.
This year, the event...
Poultry industry now a multimillion-dollar industry, Guyana now using more chicken than the US-...
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday declared that Guyana's poultry industry has blossomed into a multimillion-dollar sector, thanks to the diligent efforts of the...
