Tag: Ministry of Agriculture
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
1,618 rice farmers from Reg 5 benefit from over $480M in assistance
More than $480.5 million in financial assistance was distributed to 1,618 rice farmers in Region Five on Wednesday as the ... Read More
President Ali announces plan to commercialise high-value crops in Paramakatoi
The Ministry of Agriculture will soon roll out a plan to commercialise high-value crops in the communities of Paramakatoi and ... 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
Extensive desilting works begin across Georgetown to strengthen flood prevention efforts
Extensive desilting works have begun along several key drainage channels in Georgetown as the government undertakes efforts to reinforce the ... 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
Government to establish state-of-the-art PWD farming facility
A state-of-the-art farming facility designed for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWD) will be established, as part of the national push ... Read More
Farmers’ concerns met with action as government ramps up investment in South Rupununi agriculture
Voices of everyday farmers took centre stage during a major engagement with the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, as community ... Read More
Min Mustapha unveils bold agri-plans for Linden farmers
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha met with residents and farmers of Linden at the Christianburg Community Centre Group on Saturday ... Read More