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agriculture
One arrested for poisoning Coconut Trees at Hope EstateThe Ministry of Agriculture says it will not sit idly by and allow persons to damage the coconut trees at…
FAO partners with UG, other agencies to improve agriculture sectorAn agreement to the value of US$332,500 was on Wednesday signed between the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and…
Rose Hall sugar workers urge Gov’t to reconsider closureSugar workers at the Rose Hall Estate are urging the Government to reconsider its decision to close the estate, outlining…
‘Guyana doesn’t even need an oil industry’By Neil Marks If Guyana were to satisfy a portion of the Caribbean’s food import market, it would generate sufficient…
Onion price expected to reduce as NAREI expands cultivationThe National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is exploring the possibility of cultivating several crops which are currently being…
Paddy price up to $3,300 per bag for 2017 second cropFarmers are expected to be paid $2,089 to $3,300 per bag of paddy for the 2017 second crop—an increase from…
Housewives speak of living a hard life following closure of Wales estateBy Bibi Khatoon Residents of Wales, especially the housewives and surrounding communities on the West Bank of Demerara are feeling…
Spotlight on hinterland as Guyana observes Agriculture MonthBy Devina Samaroo As the country celebrates agriculture month 2017, national focus has been shifted to cultivate the hinterland as…
Cuba to receive rice from Guyana after 40 yearsCuba is set to receive its first shipment of rice from Guyana after 40 years and a visiting delegation from…
Quinoa trials likely for SeptemberTrials to ascertain which areas in Guyana are conducive for the production of quinoa are likely to commence this September.…
GRDB Staff Recognised as Caribbean’s first Extension Officer of ExcellenceThe Caribbean Agricultural Extension Providers Network (CAEPNET) has recognised the works of Guyana Rice Development Board’s (GRDB) Extension Officer, Rishal…
