Authorities are working with farmers to ensure fruits and vegetables are grown organically, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha during his appearance on the Guyana Dialogue programme on Thursday evening.
“We have a lot of work to do with the farmers. We are working very hard. We have our extension officers, and they are working very hard to produce as much as possible organically,” he explained.
The Agriculture Minister noted too that the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board is also working aggressively to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in farming practices across the country.
“We are having chemicals now that are very environmentally friendly… We are working very hard to increase the produce that is grown organically. We are using nano-fertiliser too. That is very neutral,” he said.
While he could not provide exact figures on organic farming practices in the country, the Minister highlighted that all produce from the Government’s shade house project is organically grown.
“Most of this produce, especially the green leafy vegetables, is produced organically. And we are hoping that other produce can also do so. But we are working very hard with the farmers. And it is a work in progress all the time,” he noted.
Organic food refers to food grown and produced without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, antibiotics and additives. The highly nutritious content in organic food, including vitamins, minerals, lower nitrate levels, and higher vitamin C levels, significantly enhances its health importance.
The global organic food market is experiencing rapid growth, with the 2025 market size valued at approximately USD 225-295 billion and projected to exceed USD 650 billion by 2034.
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