Agriculture
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed Minister of Local Government and...
Mustapha grilled on GuySuCo mechanisation, GMC probe as agriculture budget approvedAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday faced sustained questioning in the Committee of Supply over the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo’s)...
‘We don’t want to do business with them anymore’ – 30 companies disqualified from agriculture contractsAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha told the Committee of Supply on Tuesday that his ministry has moved to blacklist about 30...
Guyana making headway in food security efforts with hydroponicsWith Guyana leading CARICOM in its ambitious goal of reducing its import bill by 25 per cent by 2025, the...
Agreement signed to enhance distribution of agri productsTo help develop and sustain agriculture in Guyana, Agricultural & Public Health Solutions (APSOL) yesterday signed an agreement with Jamaica...
Guyana first country in LAC region to cultivate bio-fortified rice – PM PhillipsGuyana is now the first country in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) to cultivate a bio-fortified rice variety...
‘Bigger, better’ results expected as MoU signed to boost honey productionThe Ministry of Agriculture and Cuba have taken a step to deepen their relation in the field of agriculture with...
Farmlands Guyana to ramp up local corn, soya production from next monthInspired by the national and regional drive towards food security, local company – Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) – is looking...
300 young people to get involved in new US$4.5M hydroponics projectSome 300 young people in Regions Two, Five and 10 will be involved in hydroponics farming, a move President Dr....
Hydromet needs upgrade to provide sound water management system – MustaphaMinister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha acknowledged that more must be done to conserve freshwater used in agriculture and has committed...
More jobs for youth, new ‘situation room’ in next phase of Guyana’s food production plansBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Guyana is intent on stepping up its production plans as the Caribbean inches towards its 2025...
Achievements in agro-processing celebrated as Guyana Shop turns 11Agro-processors who have contributed to the growth and enhancement of the Guyana Shop were celebrated on Wednesday during the shop’s...
Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for grand opening tomorrowAll the necessary arrangements are in place for the highly-anticipated Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for this Friday at...
Embracing modern techniques crucial in achieving food security – Canadian rep. tells agri symposiumThe Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission in Guyana, Adam Loyer says modern techniques in farming must...
250 acres of millets to be cultivated at Tacama mega farmMillets acquired through a partnership with India will be produced at Tacama Landing along the Berbice River as the country...
New initiative being rolled out to help farmers conserve waterGuyana hopes to improve its water management system and in doing so, a modern drip irrigation system will be utilised...
Rose Hall estate: Cane supply to be increased, GuySuCo eyes mechanical plantingThe Rose Hall Sugar Estate in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) is once again producing sugar and as the Guyana...
‘Cut Rose’ Project to be expanded countrywideThe ‘Cut Rose’ has been a very valuable project and has benefitted especially women and single parents since its inception....
Guyana set to produce 3 million pounds of gingerPresident Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana is on the brink of surpassing its local demand for ginger...
Some 150 exhibitors,100 agro-processors confirmed for Agri Investment ForumPreparations for the hosting of the Caribbean’s Agri Investment Forum and Expo are “well advanced” and approximately 150 exhibitors in...
Farmers’ market to help ease price hike by middlemen – MustaphaIn a bid to satisfy the needs of farmers and consumers, the Ministry of Agriculture on Sunday organised farmers’ markets...
