Government placing significant emphasis and resources to develop Guyana’s agri-food system.

–   Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, this morning delivered remarks at the launch of a workshop on the Efficient use of Fertilizers, Biofertilizers, and Nutrient Management.

The workshop which was held at the Guyana School of Agriculture’s auditorium is being conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The event was also attended by US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, Assistant Secretary-General CARICOM, Mr. Joseph Cox, Foreign Secretary, Mr. Robert Persaud, USAID/ESC Regional Representative, Mr. Mervyn Farroe, and USDAID Representative, Mr. Khalil Ahmed.

In his address, Minister Mustapha said that the government has been placing significant emphasis and resources to develop Guyana’s agri-food system in order to ensure food security and capability to service the regional markets.

He further stated that collective efforts must be made to improve agricultural productivity and farm performance, particularly in the regions where food is more needed, adding that this should be done in a manner that is sustainable so as to ensure food security is not jeopardized.