Minister of Agriculture Archives

October 27, 2025

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A US$1 million project funded by the Government of India is set to help Guyanese farmers and agro-processors through the upgrade and modernisation of the New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC) Central Packaging Facility at Sophia. The initiative, implemented under the Quick Impact Development Project (QIDP), will install automated processing equipment for fruits, vegetables, and coconuts […]

October 9, 2025

During a visit to Banakari and Tiger Bone along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway on Thursday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha met with residents to discuss the government’s plans for agricultural and infrastructural development over the next five years. Minister Mustapha assured residents that from 2025 to 2030, the government aims to accelerate development in all sectors, […]

June 10, 2025

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A locally-made pepper jelly has become the first product developed under the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP), a government-backed initiative driven by young people to curb the national food import bill. The condiment, produced by youth involved in the AIEP, was launched Monday at the Massy Mega Store, MovieTowne, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara. The […]

February 9, 2025

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For years, Shelly Doodnauth of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, lived in uncertainty, struggling to provide a safe and secure home for her five children. As a 33-year-old part-time worker, her meagre earnings were barely enough to meet their daily needs, let alone repair their deteriorating house. The structure had become unsafe, with worn-out walls […]

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US$1M project to help farmers, agro-processors boost output

Minister Mustapha outlines 5-year plan for agricultural and infrastructural development in Linden-Soesdyke region

Homegrown pepper jelly from young entrepreneurs hits market

A new beginning for Shelly Doodnauth and her children

Onions to be cultivated on large scale following successful pilot

World Bank joins Guyana-led Global Biodiversity Alliance

Two walk free in Mobil Gas Station bombing; one committed to trial

Onions to be cultivated on large scale following successful pilot

World Bank joins Guyana-led Global Biodiversity Alliance

Two walk free in Mobil Gas Station bombing; one committed to trial