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 […]
Guyanese farmers are poised to receive specialized technical assistance through the launch of the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project. This $5.3 million initiative is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is set to contribute to the enhancement of agricultural practices in the region. The CAPA project, a significant […]
In a bid to foster regional cooperation and share its successful agriculture model, Guyana is set to assist several CARICOM member states in the development of their agriculture sectors. The focus will be on initiatives such as Barbados’ Brackish water shrimp production and shade house project, as well as aiding Trinidad in rice production. A […]
The Ministry of Agriculture in Guyana is set to receive a substantial boost with an allocation of $97.6 billion in Budget 2024, aimed at accelerating the development of the agriculture sector. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, highlighted that this significant investment will primarily focus on transformative Drainage and Irrigation (D&I) infrastructure. The largest portion of […]
The Linden Mayor and Town Council are contemplating the introduction of permits for residents engaged in livestock rearing in residential areas. Councilor Ryan Richards raised concerns about the increase in livestock rearing and suggested that permits would help monitor the sanitary conditions of such operations. During a recent statutory meeting, Councilor Richards emphasized the need […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali conducted a meeting with residents of the Coverden community at ‘Cherry Farm’ on Friday afternoon, focusing on addressing community issues and identifying opportunities for development. The president emphasized the importance of adopting an integrated approach to farming within the community. Coverden, with approximately 58 farmers, was challenged by President Ali […]
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 […]