By Fabiana Mcklmon Rice farmers in Region Six can expect relief from the escalating paddy bug crisis, as the Ministry of Agriculture gears up to implement targeted measures aimed at mitigating the problem. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, reassured farmers of the government’s commitment to addressing the issue during a recent community outreach. In […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou In a bid to diversify agricultural practices and boost economic growth, hemp farming is set to commence in Region 10, marking a significant step forward in Guyana’s agricultural landscape. Co-founder of the Guyana Hemp Industries, Michael Kirton, anticipates that hemp cultivation in Region 10 will become the next major cash crop, with […]
By Royan Abrams In a significant stride towards modernizing the sugar industry, mechanized planting of sugar canes has commenced at the Albion Estate, marking a pivotal moment in Guyana’s agricultural landscape. The government’s commitment to enhancing efficiency and productivity in the sugar belt is underscored by substantial investments in cutting-edge equipment aimed at addressing labor […]
By Josiah Williams In a bid to bolster food production and support local farmers, the Government has announced a comprehensive set of agricultural interventions for Wakenaam, Region 3. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha revealed the plans during a recent community outreach event, where he engaged with farmers to address their concerns and outline strategies for agricultural […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana is gearing up to commence large-scale production of onions following promising results from trial cultivations, announced Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. With a growing focus on food security, onion trials are currently underway at the National Agricultural and Research Institute (NARI). Currently, Guyana imports onions from various countries including the United States […]
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 […]