Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) provided updates on its ambitious 16-million-US dollar dairy farm development project in Moblissa, Region 10. The media briefing highlighted that significant progress has been made, with 100 acres of the targeted 500-acre land already cleared for the project. The primary objective of the dairy farm is to rear approximately 900 cows, […]
Agriculture in Guyana’s hinterland regions is undergoing significant expansion, transitioning from subsistence farming to community-based farming. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, shared that the construction of 17 shade houses has played a pivotal role in this transformation. The move towards community-based agriculture is evident in the shift from individual subsistence farming to larger community […]
The Guyanese government is contemplating a proposal that could lead to the resolution of a long-standing issue involving a payment owed by the Panamanian government for rice supplied by local farmers in 2018. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall provided an update on the matter, revealing that President Irfaan Ali has facilitated […]
The Guyanese government has commenced egg production with plans for further expansion, marking a significant step in establishing a robust hatching egg industry to support the country’s growing poultry sector. Currently, Guyana imports around 52 million eggs annually, incurring a cost of approximately $350 million. The government aims to redirect this substantial expenditure back into […]
The Ministry of Agriculture in Guyana is actively evaluating new rice strains to determine the most suitable varieties for cultivation in the country. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided insights into the ongoing efforts to enhance rice production and explore new export opportunities. Rice stands as the primary agricultural export for Guyana, and the ministry […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that farmers can anticipate significant improvements in Drainage and Irrigation (D&I) this year, with increased investments in infrastructure. The minister shared this information during his end-of-year media conference, providing insights into the progress made in 2023 and outlining plans for further development in 2024. Throughout 2023, considerable investments were […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has highlighted the significant impact of the Gas-to-Energy project on the expansion of the agriculture sector, particularly in agro-processing. The project, located in Wales, is expected to provide a substantial boost to the local agro-processing industry. During his end-of-year press conference, Minister Mustapha revealed that over ten agro-processing facilities were constructed […]
Heading into the New Year, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has ambitious plans to enhance sugar production by focusing on mechanization and improving value-added products. CEO Sasenarine Singh outlined the corporation’s strategic development plan, emphasizing the importance of mechanization, training, and value-added production. In an interview on the Dr. Randy Persaud Show, Singh highlighted the […]
Guyana’s sugar industry witnessed an extraordinary 28% surge in production during the year 2023, as revealed in the Agriculture Ministry’s year-end press conference. The government’s investment of $8.1 billion in 2022 played a pivotal role in this achievement, resulting in a substantial growth from 47,049 metric tonnes in the previous year to an additional 13,555 […]
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is actively preparing for a robust year of sugar production in 2024, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and cultivation. J As part of a public-private sector partnership, GuySuCo has cleared approximately 750 hectares of land for sugarcane cultivation across all four estates. CEO Sasenarine Singh shared with NCN news […]