Approx. 6,000 farmers to benefit from US$3M worth of inputs
Some 6,000 farmers from across the coast are set to benefit from US$3 million worth of inputs and technical assistance as part of the...
Scholarships now available for Diploma at Guyana School of Agriculture
Scholarships are now available for persons interested in pursuing a diploma at the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), through the Ministry of Public Service....
Reducing poverty, inequalities is key to achieving food security – President Ali
Steadfast in his food security agenda within the Caribbean and Latin America, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, underscored the importance of enhancing...
Mainstay farmers to cultivate 80 acres of land to bolster food security
The government has initiated a promising campaign to support local farmers which would see them cultivating 80 acres of land as part of its...
Govt. in talks with India to help double output for rice and spices
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo recently reminded of the government's drive to achieve food security through enhanced production in the agricultural sector. During his...
Flood assessment soon for Coverden, East Bank communities
The assessment for extensive drainage and irrigation works will soon begin for Coverden and other surrounding East Bank communities that are prone to flooding.
This...
Earnings from agro-processed exports soar to nearly $900M in 2022
Key infrastructural investments in the agro-processing sector in just two years are already yielding significant fiscal returns. Export earnings soared by a noteworthy 61...
Min. Mustapha underscores importance of investments if region is to achieve food security goals
During the recently held Caribbean Agri-Food Investors Conference, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha underscored the importance of investments in the regional agriculture system. This, he...
CARICOM has competitive advantage to make food market “high value and specialised”- President Ali
President, Dr Irfaan Ali is of the firm conviction that the CARICOM Region has the competitive advantage to position its food market as high-value...
Govt. to commence trial for black pepper, mint and cinnamon at Aroaima Savannah
A trial for the production of black pepper, cinnamon, and mint has begun in the Aroaima Savannah, Region 10.
According to the Department of Public...
