Tag: food production
Region Two farmers get over $7M in farming inputs
Farmers from Region Two received almost 45 farming implements totalling over $7 million in a significant step to empower communities ... Read More
250 acres of Hotoquai farmlands to be developed to expand crop production – Pres. Ali
The government plans to develop some 250 acres of farmlands in Hotoquai, Region One, to expand agricultural production, making the ... Read More
Guyana’s agriculture imports reduced by 14 per cent between 2021, 2022
In the face of climate change, Guyana embarked on a remarkable journey in 2020 to revitalise its agriculture sector. These ... Read More
Brackish water shrimp earns $1.3B between Jan to Nov 2023
Guyana earned approximately $1.3 billion from the production of brackish water shrimp for the period between January to November 2023. ... Read More
Guyana’s food production defies dry season challenges
Despite the extended dry season, Guyana's agricultural food production has not only weathered the storm but is thriving thanks to ... Read More
10 Amerindian communities receive much-needed agri. inputs to advance food production
In its efforts for Amerindian communities to be sustainable while advancing their agricultural food systems, ten Amerindian communities received various ... Read More
Govt’s agriculture investments not ‘short-sighted’ – Min. Mustapha
The government’s continuous investment in the agriculture sector to achieve food security is characteristic of long-term visionary leadership. Minister of ... Read More
Gov’t ready to co-invest in agro-processing facilities to boost agri production in hinterland areas
-Vice President The government has expressed interest inco-investing with private sector enterprises to develop agro-processing facilities in hinterland areas in ... Read More
Corn, Soya bean processing facilities to be completed within three months – Min. Mustapha
The drying and storage facilities for corn and soya bean which are currently being constructed at Tacama Landing along the ... Read More
Development institutions can play greater role in addressing regional food insecurity – President Ali
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) progresses in its 25 per cent reduction of the food import bill by 2025 initiative, ... Read More