Tag: Rice
$25M earmarked for expansion of MMA/ADA seed paddy facility
Kellon Rover- March 14, 2022The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) seed processing facility will see tremendous expansion this year, with $25 ... Read More
CGX deepwater port can boost rice export – CGX Executive Chairman
Isaiah Braithwaite- February 16, 2022The CGX deepwater port being developed in Berbice is being touted as an avenue to boost the exportation of rice. ... Read More
Budget 2022: Oil production to fuel 47.5% projected growth in Guyana’s GDP
Kemol King- January 26, 2022Government projects that Guyana’s overall economic growth for 2022, with the implementation of its transformative budget, will be 47.5%. This ... Read More
Staff ReporterCOVID crisis affecting Panama debt payment
Kellon Rover- May 11, 2021Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha says the payment of the $1.9 billion Panama owes Guyana’s rice millers has been ... Read More
Extension Officers to support rice farmers countrywide
Kellon Rover- May 10, 2021-to ensure production surpasses 2020 harvest - Minister Mustapha Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha has said extension officers have ... Read More
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