Tag: paddy

“Gov’t remains committed to ensuring farmers benefit from favourable prices for paddy” – Min. Mustapha tells BBP, MMA rice farmers

“Gov’t remains committed to ensuring farmers benefit from favourable prices for paddy” – Min. Mustapha tells BBP, MMA rice farmers

- March 6, 2025

- says farmers who already sold paddy will still benefit from price During a series of meetings in Regions Five ... Read More

Farmers will not be paid less than $4,000 for a bag of paddy this crop – Min. Mustapha

Farmers will not be paid less than $4,000 for a bag of paddy this crop – Min. Mustapha

- March 4, 2025

Following weeks of negotiations between H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Guyana Rice Development (GRDB), and ... Read More

Panama finally pays $1.5B to 19 local rice millers

Panama finally pays $1.5B to 19 local rice millers

- October 23, 2024

After a six-year wait, 19 local rice millers have received the $1.5 billion owed to them by the Panamanian Government. ... Read More

$25M earmarked for expansion of MMA/ADA seed paddy facility

$25M earmarked for expansion of MMA/ADA seed paddy facility

- March 14, 2022

The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) seed processing facility will see tremendous expansion this year, with $25 ... Read More

MMA-ADA to spend $170.5 million in capital works this year

MMA-ADA to spend $170.5 million in capital works this year

- May 16, 2021

The 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

Corentyne rice farmers appeal for urgent help to save crop

- 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%

Leguan’s rice transport costs slashed by 38.5%

- March 14, 2021

Minister 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

MMA-ADA boosting efforts to double rice production

- January 11, 2021

The 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

Region Five to play key role in doubling Guyana’s rice production

- December 8, 2020

- Minister Mustapha Guyana will be looking to double its rice production in the next five years and Mahaica- Berbice ... Read More