Govt. commissions $28.3M agro-processing facility at Charity
The Ministry of Agriculture on Friday commissioned a $28.3 million agro-processing facility in Charity, located on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). The...
Hemp cultivation trials to begin next year – Min. Mustapha
With the numerous economic advantages offered by the thriving hemp industry, Guyana is gearing up to embark on trial cultivation of hemp early 2024.
This...
Cane Grove farmers to benefit from inputs, drainage and irrigation
Last weekend, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha engaged in discussions with farmers from Cane Grove, Mahaica, at the Virginia Primary School. The dialogue centered on...
NAREI’s US$15.7M Hydroponics Project could be ready by mid-October – Min. Mustapha
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, recently assessed the progress of the eagerly-awaited hydroponic project at the National Agricultural and Extension Institute (NAREI) in Mon Repos,...
UN’s FAO donates equipment to boost Guyana’s small-scale farmers
On Thursday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha accepted essential farming equipment from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), all of which is intended...
Agri. Ministry hosts extension training exercise for Reg. 3, 4, & 5 officers
Extension officers from Regions Three, Four, and Five are set to undergo a three-day training at the Guyana School of Agriculture’s Mon Repos campus....
Guyana leading CARICOM’s drive to reduce food bill with transformative projects—President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is leading the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) efforts to reduce its food importation bill by 25% by 2025...
Int’l Groups spearhead mission to empower local farmers with tools to implement innovative plans
The drive to empower local farmer organizations (FOs) has taken a significant leap forward as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
High demand for Guyana’s rice on int’l market – Min. Mustapha
– Guyana expected to surpass target for rice production this year
There is a high demand for Guyana’s rice on the international market due to...
IUF General Secretary urges unionization of oil and gas workers
Sue Longley, the General Secretary of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) has raised concerns...
