In another significant leap toward modernizing Guyana’s agriculture sector, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday launched Guyana’s first-ever nano-technology fertilizer at the Burma Rice Research Station, Mahaicony. The launch represents another key step in the government’s mission to enhance productivity, reduce input costs, and promote sustainable farming practices across the country. Speaking at the […]
Agriculture
Government, Private Sector to Strengthen Partnership for Agricultural Expansion — Minister Mustapha
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with members of the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) Agriculture Sub-Committee to discuss how the government and the local private sector can collaborate to develop public-private partnerships to further advance Guyana’s agriculture sector. During the discussion, Minister Mustapha said that over the last five years, the government has been working […]
Govt pushes ambitious agro-investment agenda as Agriculture Month opens
As Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2025 under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Agri-Food Systems,” Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Vickash Ramkissoon, reaffirmed government’s commitment to reshaping the sector into a resilient, modern and globally competitive industry. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ramkissoon reminded that agriculture has always been the backbone of Guyana’s economy. He […]
FAO hails Guyana’s leadership on food security as Agriculture Month opens
As Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2025 under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Agri-Food Systems,” the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) praised the country’s strong role in shaping regional food security and building resilient food systems. FAO’s representative in Guyana, Dr. Gillian Smith, described the theme as “very inspiring,” noting that it speaks not […]
Invest less and earn more – GRPA urges rice farmers as the global price continues to drop
President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association, Lekha Rambrich, advised farmers to reduce investments to maximise profits, given the ongoing decline in global paddy prices. Rambrich told reporters that India has produced 154 million tons of rice, with over 20 million tons entering the global market, leading to declining prices as more rice is cultivated […]
Rice glut presents opportunity for stockpiling – CRG Chairman
Chairman of the Cooperative Republicans of Guyana (CRG), Mr. Jamil Changlee, has described the current glut of rice on the world market as a “blessing in disguise,” noting that Guyana should seize the moment to build up its grain reserves. In a letter to the media, Changlee cautioned that with global tensions rising and the […]
Former GuySuCo CEO defends Ali’s Skeldon strategy, slams claims of neglect
Former Chief Executive of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Sasenarine Singh, has come out in defence of President Irfaan Ali’s recent statements on sugar and diversification, calling suggestions that the Head of State is “moving away from sugar” misleading and unfair. In a letter responding to a September 19 Kaieteur News article, Singh said President […]
Millers agree to raise paddy price to $3000 per bag
Rice farmers will now receive $3,000 per bag of paddy after millers agreed to raise their price during discussions with government officials earlier this week. The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha during a meeting with farmers in Region Six on Wednesday. President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh were […]
President Ali engages Skeldon farmers on revival of abandoned lands
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with cane and rice farmers in Skeldon, Berbice, where discussions focused on reviving thousands of acres of abandoned farmland and tackling long-standing concerns affecting the agriculture sector. During the meeting, held at the Skeldon Estate and attended by several Cabinet Ministers, the Head of State said that between 8,000 […]
President Ali outlines plans for agro expansion- eyes citrus, coconut, coffee and juice plant in Skeldon
President Dr. Irfaan Ali today told farmers and other stakeholders that his government plans to expand and diversify Guyana’s agriculture sector, with a focus on citrus, coconuts, coffee, dragon fruit and the possible return of a sugar factory. Speaking at a meeting with farmers, the Head of State stressed that while sugar will remain important, […]