Mustapha leads team to assess preparations for Agriculture Ministry’s situation room

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday led a team of senior technical officials and representatives from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) on a site visit to review ongoing preparations for the establishment of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Situation Room.

The visit marked a significant step in advancing the project, which is being developed in partnership with IICA to strengthen real-time monitoring, data analysis, and rapid response capabilities across Guyana’s agriculture sector.
The initiative is in direct alignment with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s wider vision for the sector, which calls for the integration of modern technology, digital infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making at every level of agricultural production. The President has consistently emphasised the need for smart monitoring systems, predictive analytics, and technology-enabled tools to boost efficiency, build resilience, and enhance Guyana’s competitiveness.
Once completed, the Situation Room will function as a centralised hub for collecting and analysing national data on weather patterns, crop production, flood risks, pests and diseases, and other key variables. Officials say this will allow the Ministry to respond more proactively to emerging threats while improving coordination across agencies.
Tuesday’s visit reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to accelerating the development of the facility and ensuring that its infrastructure, equipment, and technological systems meet international standards.
Minister Mustapha noted that IICA continues to play a critical role in supporting Guyana’s transition to a smarter, technology-driven agriculture sector. He added that the completion of the Situation Room will significantly enhance the Ministry’s capacity to safeguard agricultural production and provide timely support to farmers nationwide.