Tag: Rice
Gov’t will return agriculture to its rightful place in local economy – Dr. Singh
Kemol King- May 9, 2021Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh says the PPP/C Government ... 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
Region Five plans to use its budget to boost agriculture production
Neola Damon- February 21, 2021- Regional Chairman Regional Chairman Mr. VickchandRamphal says Region Five has benefited from a significant boost in investments to enhance ... Read More
GNBS, GRDB host sensitization workshop on moisture meters and scales
Staff Writer- February 10, 2021The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) in collaboration with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) today Wednesday, February 10, ... Read More
Agri. Ministry partners with IICA to develop first ever bio-fortified rice variety in the Caribbean
Staff Writer- February 6, 2021- zinc, other minerals added In Guyana and the Caribbean, rice is considered a versatile staple and is a key ... Read More
Agri. Minister to address issues in Big/Little Biaboo
Staff Writer- February 6, 2021On Friday last, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met scores of farmers from Big and Little Biaboo in an effort to ... Read More
Guyana engages IICA for outstanding Panama rice payments
Kellon Rover- January 22, 2021Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday said the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has been invited ... Read More
Closing statements by Minister of Agriculture Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha
Staff Writer- December 31, 2020On behalf of myself and all the other hard-working staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, I wish you all a ... 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