Guyana receives three strategic manuals to help boost fisheries sector
The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday received three manuals from major organizations on a series of measures that could be taken to boost production...
Corn and soya cultivation attracts attention of new investors; discussions ongoing for Nov. start
The cultivation of corn and soya in the Tacama Savannah has attracted the attention of new investors. In fact, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha...
Agri. Ministry inks over $1.1B in contracts to improve drainage and irrigation; boost sugar,...
In an effort to improve drainage and irrigation works countrywide as well as boost the production levels for the fisheries and sugar industries, several...
Overseas-based leaseholders overcharging farmers as much as $26,000 per acre; Govt. moves to halt...
The Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday that it intends to crack down on the exploitation of small-scale farmers by overseas-based holders of government-issued...
Victoria farmers to soon benefit from farm-to-market road- Min. Mustapha assures
Farmers from Victoria Village on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) will soon benefit from better access to their farmlands with the construction of...
Guyana’s oil pushing economic growth but agriculture is still the country’s backbone- WGEC Chair
Guyana has seen unprecedented growth since the commencement of oil production in December 2019. The significant Stabroek Block discoveries have put the country on...
WGEOC holds conference on increasing women’s influence in Agri. Sector
When it comes to Guyana’s diversified agriculture sector, stakeholders agree that it can become the breadbasket of the Caribbean. But if this is to...
Guyana, India discuss collaboration in fisheries industry
Zulfikar Mustapha, Guyana's Minister of Agriculture, recently met with Dr. L. Murugan, India’s Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Information...
Blairmont, Uitvlugt estates exceed weekly targets
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has announced that the Blairmont Sugar Estate in Region Five and the Uitvlugt Sugar Estate in Region Three have...
USAID, IDB fund major programme to help local agro-processors, caterers, restauranteurs scale up profits
In recognition of World Agriculture Day 2023, !nnovate Guyana (!G), an initiative of the Guyana Economic Development Trust, has launched the third edition of...
