Latest update November 20th, 2024 1:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Tough task ahead: New GPL CEO, Albert Gordon with two senior officials on Wednesday

Apr 06, 2018 News

In spite of the excitement over oil and gas and its development, the government has not lost sight of the importance of other sectors. This is particularly the case when it comes to agriculture.
In fact, Finance Minister, Winston Jordan recently revealed that a project is being developed to update expertise and technology directly associated with rice production.
He made this known at the 43rd annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group in Tunisia.
There, the economist noted that Agriculture continues to be a major contributor to growth and expansion in the economy. In this regard, he expounded that the Government has leveraged the interlocking capacity of the Bank, and is currently in an advanced stage of designing a Reverse-Linkage Project with the Malaysia Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), which will assist in updating Guyana’s expertise and technology in rice production.
The Finance Minister said that this project will support the introduction of innovative rice varieties that are more resilient and will significantly increase rice yields per acre. On this note, he sought to extend heartfelt thanks to the Bank and the Government of Malaysia for the efforts being made to make this endeavour a success.
The economist expressed, “My Government continues to be proactive in the promotion of non-traditional agricultural products, new technologies and supporting infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of enhancing national production and productivity.”
The Finance Minister said that these efforts will not only ensure national food security, but also, substantially transform the cost structure and competitiveness of the agriculture sector.
With the Bank’s continued support as a financing mechanism and provider of technical expertise, Jordan said that the Government is optimistic of the rice sector’s growth.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | November, 18th, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic Bank U-18 Football League 

Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic...

Nov 19, 2024

  Kaieteur Sports- The Ministry of Education ground came alive on Sunday as the Republic Bank Schools’ Under-18 Football League wrapped up its fifth round of competition with thrilling...
Read More
Golden Jaguars to host Barbados tonight in crucial Nations League Play-In decider 

Golden Jaguars to host Barbados tonight in...

Nov 19, 2024

Members show confidence as they re-elect Ninvalle and executive to lead GBA

Members show confidence as they re-elect Ninvalle...

Nov 19, 2024

Badminton Team enjoy decent success in Suriname

Badminton Team enjoy decent success in Suriname

Nov 19, 2024

Successful 8th Charity Event hosted by Inniss Family and Nexgen Golf 

Successful 8th Charity Event hosted by Inniss...

Nov 19, 2024

Nine years old is latest recipient of gear from Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”

Nine years old is latest recipient of gear from...

Nov 19, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]