{"id":28551,"date":"2026-02-25T20:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=28551"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:14:21","slug":"farmers-connect-app-launched-to-revolutionise-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/farmers-connect-app-launched-to-revolutionise-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Farmers Connect\u2019 App launched to revolutionise agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Farmers across Guyana now have a powerful tool at their fingertips. The Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched the Farmers Connect App, a digital platform designed to empower farmers with real-time information and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, farmers across the country are taking another step into the future with the launch of the Farmers Connect App, a digital platform designed to put vital information directly into their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted the challenges faced by farmers and how this app will help to solve those problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<strong>For too long, farmers have faced challenges accessing real-time pricing, receiving timely advisory services, and connecting efficiently with buyers and support agencies. This app will change that<\/strong>,&#8221; the minister explained. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6253-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6253-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6253-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6253-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6253-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6253.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of note is the fact that the app was developed within three months, following a directive from President Dr. Irfaan Ali last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app leverages generative AI technology to provide farmers with crop advisories, soil maps, planting schedules, and direct connections to buyers, agro-processors, and exporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;The<\/strong> <strong>information in this app, you can connect as a producer, as a farmer, you can connect directly to buyers, agro-processors, and exporters. You can connect directly to them to sell your produce. So this<\/strong> <strong>app will help to transform the agriculture sector. Pests and diseases. You can report it through the app<\/strong>,&#8221; he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6252-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6252-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6252-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_6252.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app comes at a time when a significant cultural shift is occurring in Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government has taken a lead role in promoting modern, data-driven practices among sectors to enhance efficiency, productivity, and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As such, the app aligns with the government&#8217;s vision of modernizing agriculture and boosting food security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farmers across Guyana now have a powerful tool at their fingertips. 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