Project Name: Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programmes
Partner: Government of Guyana
Implementing Agency: The Ministry of Agriculture
GGI Priority Area: Economic Diversification – SMART ‘Hydroponic’ Agriculture
Target Beneficiaries: National
Regions: 2, 5 and 10
Duration: May 2024 to May 2025
Purpose: Development of a sustainable and climate-resilient farming model to accelerate food production and strengthen the country’s food security status.
Outputs:
Since its implementation, the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Project has sought to:
- Establish three fully functional Hydroponic Farms in regions 2, 5 and 10.
- Strengthen the Ministry of Agriculture’s innovation and extension system.
- Train 300 men and women in climate-resilient agriculture (hydroponic, shaded cultivation).
- Employ over 100 in regions 2, 5 and 10.
Anticipated Impacts:
- Increase production of leafy vegetables and herbs.
- Support Guyana’s ability to achieve its 25% by 2025 objective.
- Strengthen the Ministry of Agriculture’s ability to provide efficient and effective services.
- Utilise smart techniques to enhance agriculture production and increase efficiency.
- Increase youth employment in agriculture.
- Increase farmers’ willingness to incorporate the Hydroponics method in their operations.
