Food and Medicine Related Links: Vendors Letters Menu Archival Menu Vision for agriculture May 6, 2007 Turtle howler April 16, 2007 Guyana recertified to export shrimp to US April 11, 2007 Guyana retains all clear for U.S. shrimp exports April 11, 2007 Buy-Local April 9, 2007 Oiling the way forward April 6, 2007 Firm to supply Region One with bio-diesel April 6, 2007 Packaging booster for agriculture April 5, 2007 AGRICULTURE MINISTRY BEEFS UP PLANS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Jagdeo says NARI must focus on initiative driven programmes February 15, 2007 NARI to get boost for supporting agricultural development February 15, 2007 NARI to facilitate expansion of agriculture commercialism February 15, 2007 Bull Nose big push February 6, 2007 U.S. experts advise on Guyana beef challenges January 21, 2007 US reports findings on local cattle industry January 19, 2007 US-based economists here to help with beef cattle industry January 8, 2007 U.S. specialists assessing Guyana cattle industry January 7, 2007 Agriculture records credible success through exports – Minister January 6, 2007 Agriculture holds firm ground in economy January 6, 2007 Tilapia for U.S. market December 18, 2006 Fish resources warning November 8, 2006 Rising costs spur chicken price hike July 30, 2004 Rum producers plugging integrated development and brand promotion July 24, 2004 Guyana’s non-traditional crops can penetrate UK market July 18, 2004 Aquaculture and rice project takes off July 13, 2004 Integrated aquaculture/rice farming project progressing July 12, 2004 Organic cocoa farmers draw down $8.3M more in British funding June 26, 2004 IDB loan to improve agricultural production June 25, 2004 Guyana gets US$22.5M IDB loan to improve agri production June 24, 2004 U.S. backs Guyana projects June 24, 2004 The special relationship May 26, 2004 Some farmers thriving on PNCR Buxton poultry project May 10, 2004 Food and Drug Department toothless to close restaurants April 13, 2004 Multi million dollar project afoot to aid small farmers March 5, 2004 Government committed to boosting agriculture sector - Sawh February 29, 2004 FISHING DISPUTE THERE, AND PARTY ROW HERE February 15, 2004 Agro-exporters briefed on tapping EU markets January 27, 2004 Agriculture in Guyana now market driven January 27, 2004 Vast market for fish opens with EU green light January 24, 2004 Guyana certified as fish exporter to EU January 24, 2004 Guyana certified for fish exports to Europe January 23, 2004 Local shrimpers preparing for possible US anti-dumping duties January 22, 2004 Enough chicken but prices still high January 17, 2004 Pandora unable to honour court order on money - Ishoof January 17, 2004 Minister at International Year launching, says January 13, 2004 A good year for agriculture January 10, 2004 NARI unveils plans for beef, mushrooms this year January 4, 2004 Sustainable growth through sustainable agriculture December 30, 2003 Food sector accounts for 32% of GDP... December 11, 2003 Price for eggs spirals upwards December 7, 2003 Smuggled flour of poor quality, causing revenue losses -Namilco December 5, 2003 Commerce Minister Nadir goes to markets November 20, 2003 No shortage of chicken, prices constant November 20, 2003 Milk programme reduces malnutrition November 19, 2003 Dairy farmers urged to meet Guyana milk needs November 18, 2003 Retailers complain of chicken shortages November 11, 2003 Produce exporters to US face onerous documentation November 3, 2003 Rupununi beef returns November 1, 2003 Agriculture and development October 23, 2003 Sawh re-affirms Guyana’s capacity to feed the Caribbean Region October 17, 2003 The importance of adding value to local produce September 20, 2003 Community-support agriculture June 26, 2003 Good news for seafood sector May 30, 2003 Export of non-traditional crops earned Guyana $721M in 2002 May 27, 2003 $721M earned from export of non-traditional crops in 2002 May 24, 2003 Government acknowledges contribution of cash crop farmers to nation building April 21, 2003 No PL 480 wheat aid for Guyana this year April 15, 2003 Sawh pushing for crop diversification April 12, 2003 The importance of agro processing March 4, 2003 Contingency measures must be taken March 1, 2003 Home remedies can be helpful February 16, 2003 Support your local products February 13, 2003 Guyana to benefit from US$100M agri project February 6, 2003 Rope rescues fishermen attacked by pirates February 5, 2003 Guyana looks at expanding fisheries sector January 24, 2003 The Rum Story January 22, 2003 Lower food prices check inflation in November January 19, 2003 Successful year for the Ministry of Fisheries, Other Crops and Livestock December 24, 2002 Guyana to rear fresh water prawns next year December 11, 2002 Fisheries bill passed, aims for sustainable development December 6, 2002 Bath system vastly improves quality of mangoes for export December 3, 2002 Guyana faces economic ruin if EU sugar regime challenge succeeds November 30, 2002 Govt devising quarantine strategy November 29, 2002 IICA launches globalisation programme for Guyana November 28, 2002 Farm produce needs better post-harvest handling November 26, 2002 Law changes could push beef exports-ministry November 23, 2002 The real world? November 12, 2002 Farmers overcome paddy bug in autumn crop November 5, 2002 What do you know about NARI? November 5, 2002 Parika Back farmers to get help November 3, 2002 September Consumer Price Index shows increase in retail prices October 29, 2002 Fresh news on an old product October 1, 2002 Flour prices to rise September 28, 2002 A noteworthy pioneering venture August 16, 2002 More attention should be paid to food handlers August 4, 2002 Motorcycles, cell phones to boost RPA field work June 21, 2002 Significant development in the savannahs June 8, 2002 Heartening results on a new front April 18, 2002 Agricultural extension service April 11, 2002 Prince Charles praises Guyana's organic thrust April 5, 2002 Organic agriculture can be a winner February 26, 2002 Labour conditions at some Region Six Chinese eateries a concern February 21, 2002 Guarding against a white elephant February 21, 2002 Great potential for sustainable production of organic produce February 17, 2002 Scientist finds great organic agri prospects here February 16, 2002 $50M mini milk pasteurisation plant launched February 15, 2002 Meeting the accelerating pace of change February 15, 2002 UK expert to help push national organic policy February 13, 2002 If current medical council illegal, then no doctors registered -Hanoman February 2, 2002 We need priorities for agriculture January 24, 2002 Major crops safe for now January 18, 2002 More information about noni December 23, 2001 Banks DIH slashes soft drink prices December 7, 2001 Banks DIH has evidence of product tampering for extortion - Reis October 10, 2001 Agriculture largest single contributor to national economy October 4, 2001 Agriculture, governance dominate Region Five poverty consultations September 29, 2001 Bourda eating, lodging house owners summoned over insanitary conditions August 20, 2001 No smoking zones June 5, 2001 Guyana's cattle industry poised for take off June 3, 2001 Guyana certified Foot and Mouth Disease free June 2, 2001 Tapping into the cocoa pods May 23, 2001 First shipment of organic cocoa leaves soon for Europe May 21, 2001 Nutrition in later life May 6, 2001 Guyana's beguiling food-tasting journey May 3, 2001 We must protect ourselves against the dangers of mad cow disease and foot and mouth April 15, 2001 The fat epidemic April 8, 2001 Everyone in Guyana should have access to safe water April 8, 2001 Ensuring food security February 26, 2001 Alternative medicine gains ground in Guyana February 4, 2001 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.