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...
Gov’t commences distribution of relief grant to fisherfolkOn Friday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of relief grants to fisherfolk from the Essequibo Coast, fulfilling another...
Major expansion of agricultural production in Regions 8, 9 expected President Dr Irfaan Ali outlined major targets for expanded agricultural production in Regions Eight and Nine, a venture he said...
$2.1 billion to be distributed to rice farmers as part of President’s assistance initiativeOn Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to...
Floodwaters receding in Black Bush Polder – Region Six ChairmanThe floodwaters in Black Bush Polder are receding after days of rainfall left the community inundated affecting residential and farmlands....
Steps taken to curb flooding in Black Bush Polder – Minister MustaphaMinister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, says measures are being implemented to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush...
Nineteen farmers benefit from heifers to boost dairy productionAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over dairy stock to farmers as part of the Government of Guyana’s continued...
New shadehouse, women empowerment programme launched in Melanie On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, launched shadehouse and women empowerment projects in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, marking another key...
First shipment of Guyanese agro-processed products to hit Caribbean shelves soonGuyana’s agro-processors are set to benefit from a major new regional export opportunity as the Government of Guyana, through the...
Berbice fisherfolk applaud President Ali’s $150,000 subsidyFisherfolk in Region Six are expressing strong appreciation for President Irfaan Ali’s recent $150,000 subsidy for each fisherfolk. This is...
President announces $2.7 billion support for rice farmers President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that his government will continue to support rice farmers, stating that at least...
Rice farmers will not be neglected – Mustapha vowsAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the continued growth and resilience of Guyana’s rice...
Lall on pole for GP4; Vieira sizzles in Porsche GT3; Linfoot fastest on bikesGuyanese Mark Vieira delivered a sizzling run in his newly acquired Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, but it was Group Four...
Teen dead, one critical following Belfield crashA fatal crash at Belfield Public Road, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D.) claimed the life of 17-year-old Laron Harris of Dochfour...
Women-led ventures making significant impact on overall production – Agri. MinisterWith women participation in agricultural projects at 35 per cent and an expected increase to 50 per cent by 2030,...
New learning centre to support agricultural, women-led small businessesIn an effort to support small ventures, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday commissioned the Micro...
Crop production to increase with new $450 million tissue culture labA Biotechnology Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory was officially commissioned on Tuesday at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI),...
Overfishing of endangered species, microplastics remain threats to fisheries sectorThere are over 600 fish species in Guyana but efforts to ensure endangered species are protected remain a challenge. Speaking...
New nano fertiliser launched, promises higher rice yieldsThe Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) on Wednesday launched the country’s first nano...
