Tag: Rice farmers
Minister Mustapha engages Essequibo rice farmers, fisherfolk as government prepares to roll out assistance programmes
Staff Reporter- June 10, 2022- says no cash will be given to rice farmers, nonpartisan committee to assist with verification processes - two weeks ... Read More
Over $3B for major agriculture projects in Region Two – Min. Mustapha
Kellon Rover- May 25, 2022More than $3 billion is estimated to be spent to undertake a number of key projects along the Essequibo Coast ... Read More
Gov’t committed to ensuring sustainability of agri sector amid rising costs – VP Jagdeo
Stacy Carmichael- March 23, 2022Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the agriculture sector, despite of the prevailing global economic environment ... Read More
“We will continue to support the rice industry” Min. Mustapha tells BBP farmers
Staff Reporter- March 12, 2022Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha met with rice farmers from Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Region Six earlier today and assured them ... Read More
Low-yielding rice farmers now benefiting from improved production levels
Staff Reporter- March 7, 2022as GRDB continues to promote ‘6-Points’ practice Since taking office, the PPP/C Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has been ... Read More
Agri. Minister engages Region Two farmers over high fertilizer costs
Staff Reporter- November 18, 2021-tells farmers recent intervention resulted in a reduction in fertilizer cost by 10% and 18% Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on ... Read More
Minister Mustapha engages Cove and John farmers
Staff Reporter- October 8, 2021- says gov’t remains committed to developing agriculture in the community Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has reaffirmed the government’s commitment ... Read More
$7.8B assistance for households, farmers affected by floods – President Ali
Isaiah Braithwaite- July 31, 2021- $7.3 will be direct cash injection His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that over $7.8 billion would ... Read More
Corentyne rice farmers appeal for urgent help to save crop
Staff Reporter- April 18, 2021- as early rains result in damage to dams - rehabilitation works to commence on Monday – Minister Mustapha Rice ... Read More