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 […]
The Aquaculture Cage project, currently thriving in Mainstay, Capoey, and Mashabo, is set to extend its impact to other parts of the country, particularly in rural areas, according to the latest update on the project from Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The ongoing project, focused on Tambaqui and Tilapia production, has shown promising results in the […]
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is gearing up for a robust year of sugar production in 2024, with plans to increase cultivation and output. The recently reopened Rose Hall estate, now considered the most efficient among the four estates, is contributing to the corporation’s production goals. Currently, 750 hectares of land have been prepared for […]
Guyana’s coconut industry is set to undergo further development, with an additional 1,000 acres earmarked for coconut production by the end of the year. This expansion is part of the sector’s ongoing diversification efforts to enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth. In the current year, Guyana has acquired 13,000 high-yielding Brazilian green dwarf coconut […]
During a recent meeting with rice farmers in Mahaicony and surrounding communities, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha addressed major concerns raised by farmers, including saltwater intrusion from the Mahaicony River, freshwater availability, and the need for excavation works in the area. Responding to these concerns, Minister Mustapha immediately initiated measures to address the issues. These include […]