Guyana, UK explore new opportunities for agri cooperation

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday received a courtesy call from the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Fisher, during which the two officials discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector. According to the Agriculture Ministry, the meeting focused on areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration aimed at supporting the continued development of Guyana’s agricultural industry. During the engagement, Mustapha outlined the Government of Guyana’s vision for transforming the sector through increased investment, the adoption of modern technologies and the expansion of value-added production.

The discussions also examined opportunities for cooperation between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK) including the facilitation of training programmes in agricultural technologies through UK-based institutions. Additionally, both sides explored the possibility of organising trade and investment missions that would connect UK investors with local farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector. Mustapha highlighted Guyana’s extensive arable lands and the country’s potential for agricultural expansion. He noted that partnerships between investors with access to capital and local farmers with access to land could help accelerate growth and increase production within the sector.