THROUGH his direct intervention of creativity and determination, Delroy Barron, a swine farmer, has made significant strides in expanding his farm. With his unconventional way, he self-invented some strategies that are new to Guyana, creating a model farm in an…

ZWAANTJE DeCambra, better known as “Zoey”, is a female beekeeper who is empowered to earn in her home village of Santa Aratak, Demerara River, Region Three.She produces top-quality honey in different flavours, and her target market is for export and…

DIANE Cheefoon, the largest female cattle farmer in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), devotes her life to rearing and breeding cows with her husband, Floyd Cheefoon—a fellow cattle farmer, who acts as his own veterinary, due to experience on the farm —and…

WHEN Zenith “Jenny” Persaud decided to rear ducks nearly two decades ago, she had no prior experience in poultry production. What she did have, however, was determination to achieve financial independence and provide for her young family. Today, she is…

ELROY Smith, a security professional and Guyanese national based overseas, returned to Guyana to invest.He founded Prime Farms Guyana in 2023, contributing to the local economy by providing unmatched services, wholesome products, and stable employment for locals.Smith told the Pepperpot…

AT the backlands of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, David “Davo” Sital has turned adversity into achievement, establishing one of the most respected small-scale swine operations in the area. Known for his attention to hygiene, record-keeping, and the production of quality…

A TRANSFORMATIVE agricultural initiative backed by President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s administration is yielding strong returns for Guyana’s cattle industry, with farmers across Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) reporting notable improvements in productivity and herd quality. At the forefront of this revival is…

THE Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is celebrating a major milestone in veterinary science and public health with the successful recertification of its Veterinary Services Laboratory under the GYS 170:2021 standard. The certification was formally awarded by the Guyana National…