Tag: Rice production
Guyana on track to produce 820,000 tonnes of rice, targets one million
For the first time in history, Guyana is on track to produce 820,000 metric tonnes of rice, marking a major ... Read More
Response to former Finance Minister, Mr. Winston Jordan, regarding Guyana’s rice sector
I’ve taken note of the recent statements made by former Finance Minister, Mr. Winston Jordan, regarding Guyana’s rice sector. His ... Read More
$1.1B more to be invested to bolster hinterland agriculture this year
An additional $1.1 billion will be invested in hinterland and riverine communities this year, to enhance agricultural output, allowing them ... Read More
$70M Seed Processing Facility commissioned at Lesbeholden, Region Six
Rice farmers will now have an adequate supply of high-quality seed paddy to boost rice production following Saturday's commissioning of ... Read More
Massive clearing of canals planned for Essequibo coast
Farmers from Tapakuma Village and other communities along the Essequibo coast in Region Two will benefit from a massive clearing ... Read More
MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works
The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to ... Read More
Guyana’s rice production expected to increase to 710,000 MT this year
With significant investments and sustained policy management in the agriculture sector, Guyana's rice sector is moving apace as the production ... Read More
Rice production expanding in Region Nine, more villages to be engaged – Agri. minister
Diversifying the agriculture sector and increasing crop production is a top the priority of government and with the vast savannahs ... Read More
Agri. Ministry working to resuscitate rice production at Santa Fe
- farm looking to venture into large scale corn production With government moving apace to double rice production within the ... Read More
Investments in rice has made doubling production in five years possible
- new markets also on the cards Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha has said Guyana has secured additional markets ... Read More