Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Wed, Jul 22, 2026
agriculture
'A game changer' for Guyana- New tissue culture lab to boost agri productionA $402.5 million tissue culture laboratory is being established on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). This lab will allow…
Guyana hopes to save big by producing hatching eggs locallyGuyana spends about US$6.6 million (or approximately GY$1.3 billion) importing about 53 million hatching eggs to satisfy local demand. Agriculture…
Management shake-up already planned for GuySuCo estates in 2025After a dismal year of production at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), a strong emphasis has been placed on ensuring…
‘Record high’ rice production in 2024 - MustaphaThere was record rice production in Guyana this year, according to the Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha, speaking during…
Rehabilitated Andrews Pump Station commissioned in Reg. 2The Andrews Pump Station on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) was recommissioned on Saturday by Agriculture Minister,…
After years of waiting, rice farmers & millers get money owedSeveral farmers and millers in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) on Saturday received $437 million, funds they were owed for almost…
‘Layers of bureaucracy’ in Trinidad still affecting regional tradeThe Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has an ambitious goal: cutting down the exorbitant amount of money it spends on importing food…
‘Heads will roll’ at GuySuCo if sugar production targets not met in early 2025 - PresidentPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali issued a stern, public warning to the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) that shortcomings…
Over $112M in contracts inked for drainage, irrigation works in LindenOn Friday, the Ministry of Agriculture through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) signed contracts with over fifty-two (52)…
Landing facility, shed for Reg. 5 fisherfolk nearing completionThe construction of the landing facility and shed at the Three-door Sluice in D’Edward Village, Region Five is nearing completion.…
Guyana’s tissue culture facility to be completed by March 2025Guyana’s tissue culture facility is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, significantly boosting plantlet production from 13,000 to…
Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices as holiday season approachesIn an ongoing effort to sensitize consumers about price trends in markets across Guyana, the Ministry of Agriculture through the…
Guyana produced 18,000 gallons of honey as of October 2024Guyana has been experiencing major success in honey production, having already produced approximately 18,000 gallons of honey as of October…
UG’s sustainable agri project making huge impact in MochaIn the quiet, close-knit community of Mocha Village on the East Bank, Demerara, something extraordinary is happening. Through a collaborative…
From supplying ferries to scholarships, India pitches itself as key partner for CARICOMBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is keen on deepening ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)…
More than 260 Canal Polder farmers benefit from drainage supportOver the last few months, approximately 260 farmers from Canal Polder on the West Bank of Demerara benefited from infrastructural…
Tarlogie model farm commissioned to advance sustainable agriculture in GuyanaIn a significant step towards agricultural modernization and food security in Guyana, the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, commissioned a…
Brackish Water Shrimp production in Reg. 6 sees massive increaseDuring a meeting on Saturday with shrimp farmers from Region Six at the Albion Sports Complex, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha…
