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 […]
By Saskia Warrick | October 1, 2024 As Agriculture Month 2024 commences, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha underscored the importance of innovation and technology in building a sustainable and secure food system for future generations. Speaking at the launch event, he urged citizens to reflect on the sector’s past achievements, current progress, and the vision […]
By Josiah Williams | October 1, 2024 The Government of Guyana is ramping up efforts toward achieving self-sufficiency in egg and poultry production through the establishment of agricultural innovation centres across all regions. The project, aimed at bolstering food security, was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a recent breakfast meeting with young people […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon | October 1, 2024 The Government of Guyana is finalizing plans to start financial contributions to the Protected Areas Trust Fund (PATF) to strengthen biodiversity protection efforts. This announcement was made during a forum held at Herdmanston Lodge to mark the 10th anniversary of the PATF, an endowment fund dedicated to managing […]
September 28, 2024By Fabiana McKlmon During the recent Clinton Global Initiative 2024 meeting in New York, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasized the Guyana Government’s dedication to preserving the country’s diverse ecosystems. He underscored the environmental and economic benefits associated with the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030). President Ali announced plans to double the […]
By Saskia WarrickSeptember 27, 2024 Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha announced that a comprehensive investigation and audit will be conducted regarding the issuance of leases in the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) scheme. This decision came during a meeting with farmers involved in the scheme. The Ministry of Agriculture issues leases to farmers to promote agricultural […]
By Delicia Janneire | September 26, 2024 Guyana is steadfast in its efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition through a series of extensive agricultural initiatives, according to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha. He made these remarks during a virtual high-level dialogue organized by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) focused on addressing hunger in […]