Guyana Shop, a hub for local agro-processed products
For over 6 years, the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC)-- the Marketing arm of the Ministry of Agriculture--through the Guyana Shop has provided a space for local Agro-processors to develop, stock and market their products to the Guyanese public and its diasporas in a way that no other
Reduce food loss, waste, FAO Director-General urges
— 2021 designated International Year of Fruits and Vegetables THE Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, is calling for the reduction of food loss and waste while appealing for the development in healthy and sustainable food production through innovation and
Guyana’s “Spice Girl” – Rodiek-ah DeFreitas
Growing up at her Alexander Village residence, Rodiek-ah DeFreitas would always admire her mother while she prepared small batches of authentic Guyanese seasoning and spices to support her family. Rodiek-ah DeFreitas is now 30 years old and is the owner of a successful business enterprise, known as
Region 10 to get agro-processing facility
– farmers urged to expand agri practices (Guyana Chronicle) THE government will soon be establishing an agro-processing facility in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) to increase the production of value-added commodities there.This is among several major agricultural opportunities that would be made available to farmers and residents, the Department
Region Two Chairperson urges farmers to invest in coconut industry
-says it has ‘bright future’ By: Indrawattie Natram (Guyana Chronicle) REGION Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Chairperson Vilma De Silva is encouraging farmers in the Pomeroon- Supenaam region to diversify and invest in the coconut Industry which she saidwill lead to big returns. De Silva made these comments during an interview with members
Expansion of coconut industry high on agenda for 2021
– Min. Mustapha says Hope Estate is the first target By Naomi Parris CONCERTED efforts will be made this year to transform the coconut industry, the produce of which has become a major agriculture export for Guyana in recent years. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, in making this disclosure during
Spice up your life and support local!
To raise the public profile of products being offered for sale by the Guyana Shop, the supermarket will be offering the Guyanese public unbeatable deals in January 2021. The first week of promotions will be Big! To start the week, the Guyana Shop is offering its customers two unbeatable
Mocha farmers benefit from GMC’s Farmers Exchange Visit.
31st October 2019-- The Mocha Farmers' group is the latest group of farmers to benefit from the Guyana Marketing Corporation's Farmers' Exchange visit which was held on the 23rd of October. The visit was a part of the Corporation's list of activities for Agriculture Month and was coordinated
18 Percent Increase In Export Of Non-Traditional Agricultural Commodities From GMC Packaging Facilities
Georgetown, GMC- The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) has recorded an increase in the quantity of non-traditional agricultural commodities that have been processed at its packaging facilities. During the period January to August 2018 over 809 metric tonnes of non-traditional agricultural commodities were prepared for export at the two
Annual Report 2016
In 2016, the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) continued to work towards its mandate to coordinate and facilitate the development and marketing of quality non-traditional agricultural produce and products. The corporation’s activities were governed by the responsibilities outlined in the National Agriculture Strategy 2013 - 2020, GMC’s Monitoring