Guyana Spent G$462.5 Million on Agro-Processing in First Half of 2026
A mid-year report records G$462.5 million in agro-processing expenditure, an operational Bartica hub and a newly commissioned Canal Number One facility.
Category: Agriculture
Region Two rice hub planned with 10,000 tonnes of climate-controlled storage
The proposed Region Two hub would add 10,000 tonnes of controlled rice storage. Construction timing, access and operating details still need confirmation.
Suriname ministries propose community fish-farming projects
Suriname is considering community fish-farming projects in its interior, while addressing training and the logistics that connect producers with markets.
Guyana’s food-security drive creates a larger platform for agriculture and agro-processing
Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Guyana. Guyana’s push to expand food production and reduce the region’s food-import bill is creating a…
Forty-nine Seafield farmers to gain access to leased agricultural lands
Forty-nine Seafield farmers are to receive access to lands for which they were previously issued leases as the government addresses a longstanding dispute.
Linden business districts and agro-investment park planned for next phase of Region 10 growth
Guyana has outlined proposed business districts and an agro-investment park intended to expand small-business and productive activity in Linden.
Farmers Connect reaches nearly 4,000 registered farmers in Guyana
Guyana’s Farmers Connect platform has nearly 4,000 registered farmers and more than 2,000 other users, according to the agriculture ministry.
Guyana’s priority agricultural output rises 27.9% since 2020
Guyana produced 1.81 million tonnes across 15 priority agricultural commodities in 2025, up from 1.41 million tonnes in 2020, according to official figures.
Kimbia bean facility to add 1,500 tonnes of storage in Region Ten
The facility will combine six storage silos with conditioning and processing infrastructure intended to support farmers in Kimbia and surrounding communities.
Collaborative Agriculture Initiative Strengthens Guyana’s Investment and Agribusiness Ecosystem
The successful conclusion of the Market Actor and Donor Project marks another significant milestone in Guyana’s journey toward building a…