Tag: paddy
$25M earmarked for expansion of MMA/ADA seed paddy facility
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
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
- 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%
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
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
- 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
Ministry 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
Minister 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
─ Local production is adequate to provide for demand ─ exports for first half of this year stands at 290,000 ... Read More