Tag: Agriculture
Gov’t invites proposals for Environment, Social Impact assessment for new Demerara River bridge
Shaquille Bourne- March 3, 2021The PPP/C Administration is advancing its plans to realise the construction of a new Demerara River bridge as a request ... Read More
Over $200M to improve marketing opportunities for farmers, agro-processors
Kellon Rover- February 28, 2021The Ministry of Agriculture will be investing over $200 million to develop a robust marketing strategy to ensure farmers and ... Read More
CARICOM Heads working on action plan to boost agriculture in the Region – President Ali
Isaiah Braithwaite- February 25, 2021His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the CARICOM Heads of Government are actively working on an action plan to ... Read More
Flood affected Pomeroon farmers receive fertilisers, other chemicals from Agri. Ministry
Staff Writer- February 6, 2021Farmers from the Pomeroon who were adversely affected by prolonged flooding over the past few weeks today received assistance in ... Read More
Agri. Ministry partners with IICA to develop first ever bio-fortified rice variety in the Caribbean
Staff Writer- February 6, 2021- zinc, other minerals added In Guyana and the Caribbean, rice is considered a versatile staple and is a key ... Read More
Agri. Minister to address issues in Big/Little Biaboo
Staff Writer- February 6, 2021On Friday last, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met scores of farmers from Big and Little Biaboo in an effort to ... Read More
NAREI helping Wakenaam farmers to better manage pests and diseases
Staff Writer- February 5, 2021- reducing infestation whilst increasing production Wakenaam is being positioned to be a major contributor to food production in Guyana. ... Read More
Region 10 Amerindian communities receive $92M from COVID-19 fund
Shaquille Bourne- February 1, 2021Toshaos across Region 10, on Monday, welcomed a $92 million injection into their local economies through the Government’s one-off COVID-19 ... Read More