Category: Ministry of Agriculture
CARICOM SG says region’s agriculture potential can aid economic recovery
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett said agriculture has the potential to aid in economic recovery throughout the region, ... Read More
Coconut industry sees expansion – CARDI’s Executive Director
The global coconut industry is expanding and so is the industry in the Caribbean, with Guyana among the top producers. ... Read More
Much anticipated Agri-Investment Forum, Expo opens tomorrow
The inaugural Agri-Investment Forum and Expo will officially open on Thursday, attracting a number of regional leaders, as well as ... Read More
Coconut export earned $2.5 billion in the last year – Agriculture Minister
Guyana’s rapidly growing coconut industry is fueled by many advantages such as vast farm lands, favourable climate, human resources and ... Read More
Industrial hemp bill tabled in parliament
Government is keen on achieving its target of providing 50,000 jobs by 2025. With thousands already created in the housing, ... Read More
Agri Investment forum, expo to see participation of 13 major donor agencies
─ 250 exhibitors on board More than a dozen donor agencies have indicated their interest in participating in Guyana’s premier ... Read More
275 additional shade houses to be constructed
─ as Gov’t expands initiative Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha M.P, said the President’s shade house initiative has been so ... Read More
Brackish water shrimp production earns $153M for first three months of 2022
The ongoing brackish water shrimp production along the Corentyne Coast has earned some $153 million, after the production of some ... Read More
Investors from Israel, Ghana, Cameroon ready for Agri-Investment Forum, Expo
International investors from Israel, Ghana and Cameroon are ready to travel to Guyana for the first ever Agri-Investment Forum and ... Read More
$46.3M seed paddy dryer, pre-cleaner for Black Bush Polder farmers
A $46.3 million 10-tonne seed paddy dryer and pre-cleaner will soon be accessible to a number of rice famers within ... Read More