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GRDB projects 1.1 million tonnes of paddy for 2020
Of the 94,132 hectares of rice sown for the second crop of 2020, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has announced that some 46,323 hectares of that amount were harvested at September month end.
GRDB General Manager, Nizam Hassan, on…
Record-breaking second rice crop expected in Region Six
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has reported that rice production in the East Berbice- Corentyne (Region Six) is expected to be a record-breaking one for the second crop of 2020.
While the paddy bug damage is pegged at about…
Regions 5, 6 farmers to benefit from technical support, equipment
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha says technical support, equipment and supplies will be provided to Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five) and East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) farmers to ensure the sustainability of their livelihoods.…
Poultry Producers Association welcomes budget measures
The Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA) has welcomed the measures announced by the Irfaan Ali government in its 2020 emergency budget.
The Association which represents thousands of farmers countrywide said in a statement on…
India helping Guyana to reopen sugar estates
The Guyana Government has asked the Indian Government to help reopen the sugar estates which were closed by the former APNU+AFC administration.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with unions representing sugar workers –…
Process started to reopen all closed sugar estates except Wales – President Ali
The Government has started the process to reopen sugar estates closed by the former APNU+AFC Government, President Irfaan Ali said Tuesday during a visit to the east Berbice sugar belt.
“I assure you that those estates will be brought…
Parika project shows farmers how to keep reaping regardless of weather conditions
A unique project at Parika/Namryck, East Bank Essequibo, is helping farmers see how they can plant and reap despite weather conditions.
On the one hand, the communities are prone to flooding, and on the other, the scorching temperatures…
Cabinet approves $29M for emergency works to access dams in Regions 2, 3, 5 & 6
Following a decision taken by cabinet on Thursday last, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will soon receive in excess of GY $29M to commence rehabilitation works to several access dams in Regions Two, Three, Five and…
$2.6M spent to tackle urgent paddy bug infestation
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has expended the sum $2.6M to tackle the paddy bug infestation in rice cultivating regions in Guyana.
“After receiving reports of paddy bug infestation in several of our rice-producing regions, I…
Gov’t to inject $600 million into cash-strapped GuySuCo
The Government will inject some $600 Million into the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to assist with wages and salaries for employees.
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Sunday relayed to DPI that a sum of $120 Million is…
