High demand in oil, mining sectors kept livestock subsector afloat last year
Though the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors bore the brunt of the impact of the unprecedented floods last year, some subsectors still managed to...
Legislative, Regulatory framework for Agri. Sector being revolutionized- Agri. Minister
By Staff Writer
When it comes to transforming Guyana’s productive systems for crops and livestock, the vision of Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha goes way beyond...
Govt. making headway with efforts to lift ban on Catfish exports to lucrative US...
By Staff writer
Since assuming office, the PPP/C Government has been working aggressively alongside officials in the United States to lift the ban placed on...
Agri. Ministry moves to open up more lands as FAO provides aid to flood-affected...
In an effort to advance Guyana’s food security agenda, the Ministry of Agriculture has teamed up with the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC)...
Portion of oil money to be used for company intended to mass-produce broccoli, carrots,...
President Irfaan Ali revealed this week that a special company called “One Guyana” would be established to manage the production of broccoli, carrots and...
New Agri. Youth Programme to wipe out $2B import bill for broccoli, carrots, cauliflower
By Staff Writer
The PPP/C Government’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme, which was launched by President, Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, is expected to wipe out...
Govt. to engage fisherfolk on marine cages to address depleting stock
President, Irfaan Ali disclosed this week that the government, specifically the Ministry of Agriculture, will soon engage stakeholders in the fishing industry on a...
Agri. Ministry moves to increase $40B paddy exports in 2022 with expansion of Demerara...
Rice production has been the star of the agriculture industry for two consecutive years. Given the Ministry of Agriculture’s moves thus far for the...
As food prices soar, Minister touts importance of balanced diet in COVID battle
By Staff Writer
As high food prices continue to pummel the citizenry, Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is advocating the importance of a balanced...
Pres. Ali launches Agri. Entrepreneurship Programme; pilot project to generate $70M per year
By Staff Writer
President Irfaan Ali launched, on Tuesday, the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme to bolster the agriculture sector, empower youths and create jobs.
During...
