FAO, Caribbean Ministers formulate plan to combat hunger, boost Agri-food Systems
Leaders responsible for agriculture within their respective Caribbean territories recently convened a high-level meeting aimed at reinforcing joint efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty...
Mustapha advocates for CARICOM’s Unity on food security amidst climatic adversities at policy forum
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha addressed the fourth CARICOM-Canada Policy Forum on Thursday, emphasizing the critical role of food security in the prosperity of CARICOM...
25 farmers, extension officers being trained on US FSMA Produce Safety Rules
The Inter-American Institute for Corporation on Agriculture (IICA) with support from the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service (USDA FAS) programme is...
Over 100 agro-processors eager to participate in Guyana’s Agri Investment Forum and Expo next...
As the Government of Guyana prepares to host its second Agri-Investment Forum and Expo in a matter of weeks, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on...
Anna Regina farmers benefit from IDB-funded project to boost production
In a significant development for the agricultural sector in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), 29 small and medium-scale farmers received a boost in their production capabilities,...
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...
