Agriculture fueling manufacturing growth – Minister Mustapha
Guyana’s agriculture sector is proving to be more than just a source of food production, it is now a key driver of growth in the manufacturing industry. At the Annual…
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- 2026
- Foot and Mouth Disease
- April 25, 2026
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Guyana hosts talks on Foot and Mouth Disease eradication
-during recently concluded COSALFA meeting Guyana is strengthening its role in regional animal health by hosting a key meeting aimed at eradicating foot-and-mouth disease across South Americas. This highly contagious…
- 2026
- Agro-processing
- April 18, 2026
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Canal No.1 farmers welcome agro-processing facility
-by Nakasia Logan Farmers at Canal No.1, West Bank, Demerara, are seeing new opportunities to grow their income with the opening of a $58.5 million agro-processing facility designed to reduce spoilage and…
MOA debunks misleading claims on rice industry
-affirms strong support and no verified crop loss The Ministry of Agriculture has taken note of statements made by Mr. Gobin Harbhajan on the current state of Guyana’s rice industry.…
Pres. Ali commissions new Karasabai Airstrip
-boosting hinterland connectivity in Reg. 9 -by Kristin Josiah The newly commissioned $1.53 billion Karasabai Airstrip is set to transform life for some 1,200 residents in Region Nine, delivering improved…
Agriculture Minister calls out city council
-as residents demand action on Georgetown flooding -NaAsia Bristol Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha is sounding the alarm over worsening flooding in Georgetown, challenging the Mayor and City Council to…
“There would be no GAWU without the PPP”- Pres. Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) that the PPP Government will protect and uphold their interests as they commemorate today their 50th…
Local authorities urged to boost flood preparedness
-by Nakasia Logan Neighbourhood Democratic Councils across Guyana are being urged to ensure all drainage and flood control systems are fully operational as authorities brace for increased rainfall and possible…
Agri. Programme delivering major gains for thousands of farmers – Mustapha
-by Celestine Chacon Thousands of farmers across Guyana are reaping the benefits of upgraded technology and targeted training through the Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister…
- 2026
- Agriculture
- March 5, 2026
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Crop insurance, technology, inclusion driving farm productivity
Farmers across Guyana stand to benefit from a number of new initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity while building a more climate-resilient sector. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted these efforts during…
