Six companies benefit as govt. injects another $115M into Agri sector
As government continues to inject sums necessary for the restoration of the agriculture sector, six contracts were signed yesterday for the delivery of goods...
Agri.,Tourism Ministers sign MoU to further develop agritourism policy
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Onedige Walrond took a significant step towards harnessing Guyana’s agritourism potential with the...
$40M to assist with land clearing for agricultural development – Minister
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that $40M has been allocated to carry out land clearing for agricultural development across the country. He made...
Initiative launched to boost capacity, marketability of Guyana’s agro-processors
It is well known that Guyana’s agriculture sector makes an almost 20 percent contribution annually to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Be that as...
Agri. Minister commits to engaging Foreign Affairs Ministry on Suriname’s harassment of Berbice fishermen
Following reports by local fishermen of harassment by Surinamese authorities while plying their trade in the Corentyne River, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has...
Agri. Ministry signs close to $500M in contracts; Minister warns against sloppy works, delays
The Ministry of Agriculture inked close to $500M in contracts on Friday last to advance the works of the sector. The contracts were signed...
Dismantling barriers to trade in agricultural commodities will enhance regional food security – President
Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali is advocating for the dismantling of barriers to trade in agricultural commodities. He said this key to enhancing food...
Agri. Minister talks up community development, kitchen gardens in East Ruimveldt
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday last met with residents of East Ruimveldt to discuss the government’s proposed community development initiatives as well as...
Pomeroon Trading Inc. looking to score big with Guyana’s coconut products
With Guyana once again taking up its place in CARICOM as the lead on agriculture, the government has been aggressively promoting and supporting investment...
Transformation of Guyana’s food system to be discussed at upcoming UN Summit
The transformation of Guyana’s food system is expected to take centre stage at the United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit scheduled for September 2021....
