By Josiah Williams | November 4, 2024 Guyana’s brackish water shrimp industry is set to see a significant boost with the construction of 70 new shrimp ponds across the country. The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha during a meeting with shrimp farmers at the Albion Sports Complex. The initiative, which began in […]
October 28, 2024 Guyana is taking significant steps to become a leader in agricultural development within the region, with the announcement of plans to establish Agri-Tech Innovation Hubs by 2030. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, shared that these hubs will introduce cutting-edge technologies to enhance the agriculture sector. The focus will be on precision agriculture, […]
October 26, 2024 As part of the National Agriculture Month activities, the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) hosted an open-day event at Rose Hall, Region Six. The event provided local farmers with the opportunity to showcase and sell their various agricultural produce to the public. In his address, Regional Executive Officer Narendra Persaud […]
October 25, 2024 The Agriculture Science Department at Bishops High School held its 2nd Biennial Agriculture Business Expo today, showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of students in the agricultural sector. Launched in 2022, the event introduced the department’s own product, Wema, and has since become an important platform for students to explore and develop […]
October 24, 2024 The Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) has officially opened its $115 million Administrative Building, the first facility of its kind in Guyana. Situated within the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) compound, the building is designed to strengthen the management and regulation of chemicals across critical sectors such as […]
October 16, 2024 In observance of World Food Day, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted an Agricultural Exhibition and Open Day event today. The celebration, held at Bourda Cricket Ground, aimed to raise awareness about global hunger and food security, while highlighting Guyana’s efforts toward achieving […]
October 15, 2024 The Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, launched a new high-yielding rice variety, GRDB-18, which is expected to boost Guyana’s food security and improve the country’s agricultural output. The launch took place at a rice field in Nooten Zuil, East Coast Demerara, where the variety was trialed on […]
By Saskia Warrick | October 8, 2024 A new Digital Agriculture Platform, known as the Agriculture Information System (AIS), has been officially launched in Guyana, aimed at boosting productivity, improving decision-making, and strengthening accountability within the agricultural sector. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, highlighted that this initiative is part of a broader effort to position […]
By Josiah WilliamsOctober 7, 2024 Farmers in Guyana will soon benefit from expedited soil testing services following the inauguration of the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute’s (NAREI) newly rehabilitated Soil Testing Laboratory. The state-of-the-art facility, which cost nearly $100 million, aims to transform crop cultivation practices by providing accurate soil analysis and tailored recommendations […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 5, 2024 Guyana’s apiculture industry is projected to experience substantial expansion by the end of this year, as announced by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The government’s commitment to developing this sector is part of a broader agricultural development agenda aimed at tapping into the country’s vast and largely undeveloped land suitable for […]