Mon, Jul 20, 2026
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agriculture
Tracking devices helping authorities respond to fishermen in distress at sea - MustaphaFishermen who face emergencies while at sea are now receiving faster assistance, as vessel tracking devices are allowing authorities to…
Over 2,000 Region Four fisherfolk receive $309M in cash grantsMore than 2,000 fisherfolk in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) on Monday received the $150,000 fisheries cash grant as distribution continue, with…
Berbice rice farmers benefit from $490M in subsidiesAmid falling world market prices for rice, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday spearheaded the distribution of $300 per bag…
Reg. 6 fisherfolk benefit from $245.6 MFisherfolk from Region Six on Saturday benefited from the government’s relief assistance for fisherfolk. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the…
Sugar estates failing to meet targets will see changes – President warnsPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday afternoon met with Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)…
Essequibo rice farmers get $251 million, gov’t pledges more investment to cut costsGovernment has paid out about $251 million in subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam region, part of a wider…
Gov’t commences distribution of relief grant to fisherfolkOn Friday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of relief grants to fisherfolk from the Essequibo Coast, fulfilling another…
Major expansion of agricultural production in Regions 8, 9 expected President Dr Irfaan Ali outlined major targets for expanded agricultural production in Regions Eight and Nine, a venture he said…
$2.1 billion to be distributed to rice farmers as part of President’s assistance initiativeOn Wednesday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the distribution of financial assistance to rice farmers as the Government continues to…
Floodwaters receding in Black Bush Polder - Region Six ChairmanThe floodwaters in Black Bush Polder are receding after days of rainfall left the community inundated affecting residential and farmlands.…
Steps taken to curb flooding in Black Bush Polder - Minister MustaphaMinister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, says measures are being implemented to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush…
Nineteen farmers benefit from heifers to boost dairy productionAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over dairy stock to farmers as part of the Government of Guyana’s continued…
New shadehouse, women empowerment programme launched in Melanie On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, launched shadehouse and women empowerment projects in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, marking another key…
'Panday mismanagement syndrome' to be eradicated from sugar industry — President Ali declaresPresident Irfaan Ali has declared that what he described as the “Panday mismanagement syndrome” has to be rooted out of…
New agri-tourism policy to advance food security, rural prosperityGuyana has launched a national agri-tourism policy aimed at strengthening the link between tourism and agriculture, aligning tourism development with…
First shipment of Guyanese agro-processed products to hit Caribbean shelves soonGuyana’s agro-processors are set to benefit from a major new regional export opportunity as the Government of Guyana, through the…
Berbice fisherfolk applaud President Ali’s $150,000 subsidyFisherfolk in Region Six are expressing strong appreciation for President Irfaan Ali’s recent $150,000 subsidy for each fisherfolk. This is…
President announces $2.7 billion support for rice farmers President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that his government will continue to support rice farmers, stating that at least…
