Category: Ministry of Agriculture
Approximately 9,000,000 bags of paddy to be harvested this crop – Min. Mustapha
During a meeting with rice farmers from the West Coast of Demerara (Region 3), Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, said ... Read More
Region 2 saw major development over the past four years – Min. Mustapha
During a meeting with rice farmers from the Essequibo Coast on Friday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that, over ... Read More
“Gov’t remains committed to ensuring farmers benefit from favourable prices for paddy” – Min. Mustapha tells BBP, MMA rice farmers
- says farmers who already sold paddy will still benefit from price During a series of meetings in Regions Five ... Read More
Farmers will not be paid less than $4,000 for a bag of paddy this crop – Min. Mustapha
Following weeks of negotiations between H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Guyana Rice Development (GRDB), and ... Read More
All 22 local authority areas in Reg. 6 now equipped with mini excavators to maintain community drains – Min. Mustapha
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over eight mini excavators to various Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region ... Read More
1,500 hectares of cane for cultivation at Skeldon Estate by year-end
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will be cultivating 1,500 hectares of sugarcane in mechanised fields at the Skeldon Sugar Estate ... Read More
Guyana showcasing agricultural potential at energy conference
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) launched its inaugural Conference Village at the Kingston Seawall Esplanade Monday ... Read More
All 17 NDCs in Reg. Four to benefit from equipment to maintain community drainage network – Min. Mustapha
- Gov’t investing over $238M to procure excavators for region As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government ... Read More
Four Excavators handed over to ECD NDCs
Earlier today, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four Neighborhood Democratic Councils from the East Coast ... Read More
Hinterland agricultural development a reality under the PPP/C government – Min Mustapha
The PPP/C government’s vision for food security in the hinterland regions is backed by rigorous implementation, unlike the blatant neglect ... Read More