Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
agriculture
New initiative to further strengthen seabob industry, empower more womenA new initiative has been launched to revitalise the cooperative societies within Guyana’s artisanal fisheries sector. The project is spearheaded…
$300 million to build ramp, small wharf at Mon Repos for fisherfolkAn estimated $300 million is being spent to construct a ramp and small wharf, as well as to dredge waterways…
Some nine million bags of paddy for harvesting in first crop of 2025 – Minister MustaphaAgriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced that approximately nine million bags of paddy are expected to be harvested during the…
Victoria Greens: Pioneering hydroponics farming in GuyanaEstablished just over a year ago, Victoria Greens, a hydroponics farm is making waves in Guyana with its quality high-value…
Farmers happy as Gov’t intervention ensures $4,000 per bag of paddySome 6,500 paddy producers are set to benefit from a new agreement that guarantees a price of $4,000 per bag…
Global drop in rice prices contributes to local price decline - GRPAThe decline in world market prices for rice is directly impacting the prices that local farmers are receiving. This is…
Massive, continuous support for productive sectors - President AliThe productive sectors of Guyana have seen massive and continuous support from the government over the past four years and…
With another 1,000 acres of land, gov't to expand red beans, black-eyed peas production – PresidentTo provide farmers with an additional income stream, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the government will be pumping…
New 'Guyfer' joint venture to bring high-quality fertilisers to GuyanaGuyana's GAICO, and the Dominican Republic's FERSAN took a major step forward in advancing Guyana’s agricultural sector with the launch…
Agriculture’s role in Guyana’s diversification agenda highlighted at first Energy Conference VillageDespite a heavy focus on oil and gas, agriculture remains a key pillar of Guyana’s economic diversification agenda. This was…
Reg. 5 NDCs get mini excavators for drainage workAs part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over…
Sugar production costs to reduce ‘tremendously’ this yearA reduction in sugar production costs is expected this year, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha defended budgetary allocations…
Diplomatic channels used to get fishing licenses but ‘ball in Suriname’s court’ - MustaphaScores of Guyanese fisherfolk continue to wait for 150 promised special fishing licenses from Surinamese authorities and though the Chandrikapersad…
House erupts in laughter as APNU's Vinceroy Jordan now promises to revive GuySuCoThe 2025 National Budget Debate hit its third day on Tuesday with all the fire and fury expected from one…
New $520M food safety lab commissioned at LBI Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned the Guyana Food Safety Authority’s Laboratory and Office at the ministry’s La Bonne Intention complex…
BUDGET 2025: Continued ‘rebuilding’ of agri sector with $104.6 billion allocationStating that the government is on a mission to continue rebuilding Guyana’s agriculture sector, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on…
BUDGET 2025: $13.3 billion to support, further rehabilitate sugar sectorThe sugar industry will get further support from the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government with a $13.3 billion allocation…
President Ali encourages youth to embrace modern farming practicesPresident Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said he is amazed at the innovative use of hydroponics technology at the CV Farm…
