Govt. gets millers to agree to pay rice farmers $4000 minimum per bag
Rice farmers countrywide can finally breathe a sigh of relief as government has been able to secure an agreement from millers to pay nothing...
Massive ramp up in agri-production on horizon as Guyana positions itself to adopt Indian...
Recognizing that India is an undisputed powerhouse in agricultural production, Guyanese authorities are working aggressively with officials in the Asian nation to leverage its...
Reg. 5 farmers’ groups benefit from $1.8M in inputs to boost production
Three farmers’ groups from Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) on Wednesday, benefited from tools and other inputs valued at $1.8M to boost their production.
During a regional...
Govt. gearing to harvest 1,200 tonnes of soya beans soon
The Guyana Government is making significant strides in its goal to be self-sufficient with in the cultivation of corn and soya bean in the...
Govt. has your back, but we cannot force the millers’ hand – Agri. Minister...
As time draws near for harvesting, rice farmers across Guyana are experiencing great angst given the uncertainty surrounding paddy prices. When Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar...
Essequibo farmers to receive additional support for sustainable food production
The Guyanese government is exploring various ways to support rice farmers in the Essequibo Coast region, specifically by helping them return their lands to...
No more ploughing with forks for some Region 10 farmers
With the provision of motorized tillers sourced by the Government of Guyana, many Region 10 and Region 4 farmers will no longer have to...
Region 2 farmers plea for better paddy prices; Agri. Minister vows to engage Rice...
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has committed to engaging the Guyana Rice Millers Association (GRMA) by Friday as farmers country-wide continue their plea for better...
Whim/Bloomfield NDC receives tractor-trailer to assist with garbage collection, other services
Residents from the villages of Whim, Bloomfield, and other surrounding areas along the Corentyne Coast will now benefit from improved services with the addition...
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...
