Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Agriculture
Authorities urge stronger surveillance as region enters new phase in fight against FMDStronger surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response systems must be central to the region’s next phase of Foot and Mouth Disease…
Livestock disease-free status underpins Guyana’s goal to serve region – President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said Guyana’s disease-free status is central to protecting food supply and expanding regional production. The…
Govt eyes nationwide expansion of onion production after Region Nine successThe government plans to help farmers increase onion production after a successful harvest of about 2,600 bags in Region Nine.…
$58.5M agro-processing facility commissioned in Canal Number One PolderThe Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday commissioned an agro-processing facility at Canal Number One Polder. The facility, constructed and outfitted…
Government launches Climate Smart Agriculture training to boost food securityGuyanese are undergoing Climate Smart Agriculture training aimed at equipping them with practical skills to boost food security and build…
Guyana eyes large-scale farm investments in talks with Brazilian investorsGuyana is exploring large-scale agricultural investments with a team of Brazilian investors, as the government seeks to expand production and…
Applications open for green innovation grants for small businessesThe 2026 Green Technology Fund has been launched, offering grants of up to $1.2 million to support small businesses developing…
Hydromet office issues ‘severe weather’ advisoryThe Hydrometeorological Service has issued a ‘severe weather’ advisory, warning residents of flooding in low-lying areas. The office noted that…
‘Rebuilding sugar industry is a massive undertaking’ – President Ali says he hails GAWU’s contributions President Irfaan Ali once again emphasised his government's commitment to rebuilding the sugar industry, positing that gains have been made…
‘Guymati’- Guyana’s first aromatic rice variety launchedIn another bold step to cultivate a competitive rice industry in Guyana, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of…
PM Phillips champions stronger CELAC-Africa partnership for climate resilience, trade and shared developmentSanta Marta, Colombia (March 21, 2026) — Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips underscored the urgent need for enhanced South-South…
Gov’t to reach fisherfolk who missed cash grant as mapping exercise launchedThe government is moving to address concerns from some fisherfolk who reported not receiving the recently distributed $150,000 cash grant,…
Thousands of farmers, officers benefit from major agriculture programmeOver 4,600 farmers and hundreds of agriculture officers across Guyana have been empowered through the Sustainable Agricultural Development Program (SADP),…
Barbados, Suriname Agriculture ministers to visit Guyana next weekAgriculture Ministers from Barbados and Suriname will visit Guyana next week as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and gain…
UMAMI expands to Trinidad & Tobago through partnership with MassyUMAMI, the Guyanese manufacturer of premium sauces and condiments, has announced its entry into the Trinidad and Tobago market through…
Tiger Bay women begin harvest at community shade houseWomen from the community of Tiger Bay, Georgetown, have harvested their first 35 pounds of celery just six weeks after…
Rose Hall, Albion Estates surpass weekly production targetsThe Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) on Saturday announced that the Rose Hall and Albion Estates have exceeded their combined…
