Mon, Jul 20, 2026
Mon, Jul 20, 2026
agriculture
Rice farmers will not be neglected - Mustapha vowsAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the continued growth and resilience of Guyana’s rice…
Women-led ventures making significant impact on overall production - Agri. MinisterWith women participation in agricultural projects at 35 per cent and an expected increase to 50 per cent by 2030,…
New learning centre to support agricultural, women-led small businessesIn an effort to support small ventures, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday commissioned the Micro…
Crop production to increase with new $450 million tissue culture labA Biotechnology Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory was officially commissioned on Tuesday at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI),…
Overfishing of endangered species, microplastics remain threats to fisheries sectorThere are over 600 fish species in Guyana but efforts to ensure endangered species are protected remain a challenge. Speaking…
New nano fertiliser launched, promises higher rice yieldsThe Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) on Wednesday launched the country’s first nano…
Fishing sector adopts technology to improve surveillance monitoring at seaGuyana’s fishing sector has undergone massive changes with the implementation of technology to monitor fishing boats, a progression that has…
Wheat grain research ongoing as agriculture ministry invests heavily in research-driven projectsAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday said wheat grain research is still ongoing as the government invests heavily in research-driven…
With 3,000 local agro-processed products, new opportunities open up for agriculture studentsGuyana now has 3,000 items being produced through agro-processing programmes and according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, the establishment of…
Guyana launches ant bait facility to help farmers tackle Acoushi infestationsThe government on Tuesday launched an Acoushi ant bait production facility and a vermicompost unit at the National Agricultural Research…
Guyana to double soya cultivation to become net exporterMinister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has said soya production output will be doubled with plans to cultivate 12,000 acres of…
Indian investor proposes small sugar factory at SkeldonA proposal to establish a small sugar factory at Skeldon is among the key initiatives being considered as the government…
Inaugural Ruminant expo, competition to be held in BerbiceThe Ministry of Agriculture’s Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is pleased to announce that planning has officially commenced for Guyana’s…
Significant progress in Guyana-led food initiative - MustaphaDuring this year’s Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Ministers of Agriculture from across the Caribbean have endorsed the…
Guyana focuses heavily on production of hatching eggsAgriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has unveiled plans for hatching egg production at Pakuri Village, through a large-scale investment with the…
Gov’t targets record rice harvest, new markets as investors pitch factory revitalisationGuyana’s rice industry is entering a new era, with bold government investments driving higher yields, stronger prices for farmers, and…
Gov’t helping hinterland farmers manage water challenges betterAs climate change brings hotter conditions and dry spells across Guyana, the government is stepping up efforts to support farmers…
Agri. Month launched with focus on sectoral advancementMinister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha placed massive emphasis on Guyana’s rapidly developing agriculture sector at the launch of Agriculture Month…
