Tag: Farmers
‘Produce enough or pay more’ – VP Jagdeo warns low production driving up food costs
-coupled with shockwaves through global oil and shipping markets Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyana needs to produce more ... Read More
PPP/C will continue to support the rice industry – VP Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo assured rice farmers that the government will support the industry during the current economic challenges ... Read More
Guyana awarded US$50,000 to modernise rice production with climate-smart solutions
Guyana has received a US$50,000 grant from New Zealand to modernise the rice industry through the ADOPT Caribbean Soil Health ... Read More
Buxton farmers benefitted from market road, farming equipment
The farming community of Buxton has confidently embraced several interventions by the government, including high-quality fertilisers, an efficient mechanical tiller, ... Read More
Government pushes bigger role for agriculture in jobs, incomes and food security
Farmers and rural communities are expected to benefit from expanded agricultural investment this year as the government delivers on commitments ... Read More
Lethem, Toka farmers earn direct income from first mango shipment
-More than 2,000 pounds sold under Gov't-led initiative, more communities to come on board in the near future Farmers in ... Read More
Min. Mustapha commits to working with Den Amstel farmers to boost production
- drainage works to commence in the new week Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday, met with farmers and ... Read More
Government responds to farmers’ concerns at Den Amstel: drainage works to begin this week
- drainage works to commence in the new week Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha announced on Saturday that drainage works ... Read More
Pres Ali pledges continuous support to rice farmers to mitigate falling global prices impact
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged continuous support for rice farmers to help mitigate the impact of falling global ... Read More
Each NDC to get medical testing facilities – President Ali announces
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the PPP/C government is committed to improving the lives of every single Guyanese ... Read More