Category: Ministry of Agriculture
Govt revived, revitalized sugar industry – Min. Mustapha
Since August 2020, the PPP/C Government has been progressively investing in the sugar industry to revitalise the industry, increasing productivity, ... Read More
$122B spent in Guyana’s agri. sector from 2020 to 2023 – Min. Mustapha
The PPP/C Government has expended some $122 billion on various projects to implement strategic policies in Guyana’s agriculture sector thus ... Read More
Livestock industry to be propelled further with $1.5B budgetary allocation
As the livestock industry remains vital to increased food security and continuous economic growth, some $1.5 billion is budgeted for ... Read More
Budget 2024: $527.4M to expand agro-processing opportunities
A total of $527.4 million has been proposed in this year’s national budget to increase opportunities for agro-processors, farmers, and ... Read More
Guyanese hail the Farmer’s Market Day as a success
Guyanese who visited the Farmer’s Market which was held on Saturday are praising the government for collaborating with the Guyana ... Read More
Guyana is a force to be reckoned with in food production – Min. Mustapha
Guyana is reclaiming the title “Bread basket of the Caribbean”, as the agricultural sector is rapidly approaching food security through ... Read More
$72.3B to advance D&I network this year
A whopping $72.3 billion has been set aside for the maintenance and advancement of drainage and irrigation (D&I) expansion this ... Read More
$78M allocated to accelerate coconut industry in 2024
-$2.6B budgeted for other crops The government has allocated $78 million in 2024 to bolster the production of coconuts, emphasising ... Read More
$1.2B allocated to advance fisheries, aquaculture industry
With increased focus on increasing production in the agriculture sector, a sum of $1.2 billion has been allocated to develop ... Read More
Govt to support rice expansion with $1.3B this year
The government is expected to continue it's support for Guyana’s rice industry, through the Guyana Development Board (GRDB), with an ... Read More