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Coconut Industry
Coconuts dominated agri exports in 2011… Thriving industry produces over 92 million nuts annually-statistics.
The coconut industry in Guyana has been identified as one of the sectors with a large potential for further development, as over 7,000 tonnes were shipped last year. Coconuts also dominated agriculture exports in 2011 and earned hundreds of millions of dollars, as the sector produces over 92 million nuts annually. In Guyana the coconut already exists as one of the key non-traditional crops, since it can be used in fuel, food, and feed, while it delivers a wide variety of other products such as coconut oil, coconut water, coconut kernel and coconut
milk which are in demand internationally and regionally.
Source: Kaieteur News
Drought threatening Guyana agriculture
February 15, 2010 – Drought conditions in Guyana, caused by a lingering El Nino, is threatening to cause billions of dollars in damage to the agriculture sector and officials say they’re doing all they can to, at least, limit the losses.
source: Caribbean News
Guyana Rice Development Board. Annual Report 2007
According to the General Manager of the GRDB, the year 2007 can be described as one with mixed fortunes. During
that year we have seen one of the highest exports since 1997. The year started with one of the largest crop, but due to the extended rainy season we have seen one of the smallest and with large carryover stocks from the second crop in 2006 we were able to supply this demand. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years and with a highly proactive farming community we will be able to full fill this increase demand.
Rice production for 2007 – First and Second crops Actual (MT) Projected (MT)
1st Crop 168,902 173,143
2nd Crop 129,223 176,053
TOTAL 298,125 349,196
Guyana Forest Sector Information Report: January to June 2008
This report focuses on the Forestry Sector in Guyana for the first half of 2008. Production and export of various forest products based on Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) data are assessed in comparison with the previous year first half performance. Additionally, the report compares summary averages of domestic and export prices and sector employment levels.