Agriculture
Farmers getting $850M fertiliser supportFarmers are among the key groups of people getting support from the government with $850 million set aside for the…
Wakenaam & Leguan farmers seek relief as dry season woes continueProlonged drought-like conditions have affected rice and livestock farmers from the islands of Wakenaam and Leguan. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister…
Gov’t investing $150M for wharf to support corn/ soya bean productionThe Government of Guyana hopes that the country will be self-sufficient in corn and soya at least by 2025 and…
Nigeria pitches itself as massive market for Caribbean foodAs the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) hopes to increase the amount of food it produces and decrease imports, the Governor of…
Guyana making headway in food security efforts with hydroponicsWith Guyana leading CARICOM in its ambitious goal of reducing its import bill by 25 per cent by 2025, the…
Agreement signed to enhance distribution of agri productsTo help develop and sustain agriculture in Guyana, Agricultural & Public Health Solutions (APSOL) yesterday signed an agreement with Jamaica…
Guyana first country in LAC region to cultivate bio-fortified rice – PM PhillipsGuyana is now the first country in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) to cultivate a bio-fortified rice variety…
‘Bigger, better’ results expected as MoU signed to boost honey productionThe Ministry of Agriculture and Cuba have taken a step to deepen their relation in the field of agriculture with…
Farmlands Guyana to ramp up local corn, soya production from next monthInspired by the national and regional drive towards food security, local company - Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) – is looking…
300 young people to get involved in new US$4.5M hydroponics projectSome 300 young people in Regions Two, Five and 10 will be involved in hydroponics farming, a move President Dr.…
Hydromet needs upgrade to provide sound water management system – MustaphaMinister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha acknowledged that more must be done to conserve freshwater used in agriculture and has committed…
More jobs for youth, new ‘situation room’ in next phase of Guyana’s food production plansBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana is intent on stepping up its production plans as the Caribbean inches towards its 2025…
Achievements in agro-processing celebrated as Guyana Shop turns 11Agro-processors who have contributed to the growth and enhancement of the Guyana Shop were celebrated on Wednesday during the shop’s…
Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for grand opening tomorrowAll the necessary arrangements are in place for the highly-anticipated Agri Investment Forum and Expo set for this Friday at…
Embracing modern techniques crucial in achieving food security – Canadian rep. tells agri symposiumThe Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission in Guyana, Adam Loyer says modern techniques in farming must…
250 acres of millets to be cultivated at Tacama mega farmMillets acquired through a partnership with India will be produced at Tacama Landing along the Berbice River as the country…
New initiative being rolled out to help farmers conserve waterGuyana hopes to improve its water management system and in doing so, a modern drip irrigation system will be utilised…



