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October 24, 2025

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Rice farmers continue to face unsustainable land lease costs on the private market, despite government efforts to reduce official land rental and drainage and irrigation (D&I) charges. Speaking at a recent public forum in Burma, Mahaicony, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said the government reduced land rental and D&I charges from $15,000 per acre to $3,500 […]

September 18, 2025

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday unveiled ambitious plans to transform Guyana’s rice industry, focusing on agro-business diversification and expanding storage capacity as key measures for long-term sustainability. Speaking to rice farmers at the Skeldon Estate in Region Six, President Ali said the government intends to introduce high-value alternatives alongside traditional rice cultivation. “I’m […]

September 17, 2025

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Rice millers on Tuesday met with top government officials to discuss concerns over the current crop, as falling global prices put pressure on the industry’s competitiveness. At the meeting were Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture Vikash Ramkissoon, and Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, […]

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Rice farmers struggle with high private land fees despite government reductions

Rice farmers urged to embrace agro-business diversification

Ministers meet rice millers as falling global prices weigh on sector

Thriving private sector vital for a prosperous country, Finance Minister tells business community

Petroleum exemptions to cushion Guyana from proposed 12 per cent US tariff, says trade expert

Christian Hampstead wins all-expense-paid World Cup trip in iBet Supreme promotion

Thriving private sector vital for a prosperous country, Finance Minister tells business community

Petroleum exemptions to cushion Guyana from proposed 12 per cent US tariff, says trade expert

Christian Hampstead wins all-expense-paid World Cup trip in iBet Supreme promotion