Tag: paddy
MMA-ADA to spend $170.5 million in capital works this year
Kellon Rover- May 16, 2021The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) has earmarked some $170.5 million for major projects this year to enhance ... Read More
Corentyne rice farmers appeal for urgent help to save crop
Staff Writer- April 18, 2021- as early rains result in damage to dams - rehabilitation works to commence on Monday – Minister Mustapha Rice ... Read More
Leguan’s rice transport costs slashed by 38.5%
Kellon Rover- March 14, 2021Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Hon. Deodat Indar has announced a 38.5 per cent reduction in rice transportation ... Read More
MMA-ADA boosting efforts to double rice production
Kellon Rover- January 11, 2021The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) says it is accelerating efforts to realise the Government’s plans to ... Read More
Region Five to play key role in doubling Guyana’s rice production
Natasha Smith-Thomas- December 8, 2020- Minister Mustapha Guyana will be looking to double its rice production in the next five years and Mahaica- Berbice ... Read More
Press Statement on the current issues farmers are facing with GRDB 10
Staff Writer- December 4, 2020Ministry of Agriculture has investigated reports of poor germination of paddy experienced by some farmers. Ministry notes the following: Guyana ... Read More
New rice variety introduced for first crop of 2021
Natasha Smith-Thomas- October 31, 2020Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, today, officially launched the GRDB 16 rice variety for cultivation, at a ceremony held ... Read More
No need for rice importation – GRDB GM
Staff Writer- July 16, 2018─ Local production is adequate to provide for demand ─ exports for first half of this year stands at 290,000 ... Read More
National paddy average almost 40 bags per acre for 2018 first crop
Staff Writer- June 12, 2018farmers cultivated 2000 acres less; still matches 2017 first crop figures As government continues to push for research and ... Read More
First shipment from GY $3.8B paddy contract leaves Guyana’s shores
Staff Writer- July 1, 2017The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) yesterday announced the start of paddy shipments to the Spanish speaking nation, Mexico. This ... Read More