By Saskia Warrick Rice farmers in Guyana are set to finally receive payments owed for rice shipments to Panama in 2018, as announced by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Back in 2018, a contract was inked between the Government of Panama and the then APNU+AFC administration for the supply of approximately 9000 tonnes of rice, with […]
By Saskia Warrick Agriculture takes center stage in the pursuit of food security and self-sufficiency, with initiatives extending even to the prison service. Inmates participate in various agricultural activities, including shade house cultivation, apiculture, and traditional crop and livestock farming. Notably, the Mazaruni prison reported impressive yields in January, with significant quantities of bora, balanjay, […]
By Saskia Warrick Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has highlighted the remarkable growth of the aquaculture industry, emphasizing its status as one of the fastest-growing sectors within agriculture. According to Mustapha, the industry has experienced an impressive expansion, boasting a growth rate exceeding 600% over the past three years. Speaking at a recent event, Minister […]
By Saskia Warrick Rice and cash crop farmers in Guyana have started receiving the much-needed fertilizer promised by the government. Approximately 850 million dollars was allocated to provide this assistance, aimed at offsetting the escalating costs of inputs and preventing the burden from being passed on to consumers. The distribution of fertilizer commenced last Friday […]
By Royan Abrams The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has embarked on an ambitious project to convert 5,555 hectares of land to accommodate mechanical harvesting, marking a significant step forward for the sugar industry. Under the strategic plan of GuySuCo, the corporation aims to develop these lands in the fastest possible time, with the potential to […]
Sugar production is slated to recommence at the Rose Hall Estate by the end of this month, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The announcement was made during the consideration of budget estimates for the sugar industry. Minister Mustapha revealed that approximately 2,500 hectares of sugarcane at Rose Hall are available for production in the […]
In a significant stride toward bolstering marine conservation efforts in Guyana, two environmental conservation organizations, the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the EMC Foundation, are set to undertake projects funded by the Blue Social Challenge Fund. As the inaugural beneficiaries of the Blue Social Challenge Fund, the GMCS and EMC Foundation will channel the […]
A significant harvest of approximately two million pounds of ginger is anticipated in February, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. As part of Guyana’s focus on improving value chains and generating more income for farmers, Region One has been designated as the spice region with over 300 acres of ginger and 100 acres of turmeric […]
Regional food security takes a step forward with the launch of the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project. The initiative primarily targets turmeric, cherry, and coconut production, providing farmers with specialized technical assistance. The CAPA project aims to boost the production of fruits and vegetables, enhance domestic and regional marketing connections, and reinforce public-private […]
As the budget debates intensify in the National Assembly on Day 3, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition MP Vinceroy Jordan engaged in a debate on allocations and investments in the agriculture sector. Opposition MP Vinceroy Jordan opened the debates by urging the government to implement a more targeted approach for expanding the local […]