Research is an important component of the Guyana rice industry. It is the avenue through which new technology is made available to the rice industry on a continuous basis to sustain its competitiveness in an ever changing physical, financial and social environment.
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IntroductionThe Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) was established by Act No. 15 of 1994. The GRDB is governed by a Chairman and Board of Directors, and managed by a General Manager.
An integrated, sustainable and profitable industry producing and marketing rice for the benefit of all Guyanese.
To efficiently utilize the resources of Guyana to produce and market high quality rice and rice by-products, including value-added products, for local and international markets, while providing employment and foreign exchange earnings.
The role of the extension service at GRDB has its origins in one of the mandated functions of the organization, which is to establish facilities to conduct research relating to rice, and extend to farmers through an established system; the benefits deserved from such research.
Learn more...The success of any business lies in its Marketing. GRDB provides marketing support and services to Guyana's rice sector in four main areas; Export & Trade Facilitation, Shipping & Logistics, Promotion and Business to Business Matching.
Learn more...The GRDB is the institution responsible for the Grading and certification of paddy, rice and rice by-products intended for trade in and out of Guyana. The quality Control Department carries out the statutory functions of the Board that relate to grading.
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Officials of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) have been working round-the-clock to tackle the recent events of paddy bug infestation in Region Two, compared to what was released in the media of the GRDB’s non-involvement. See more here…
The Ministry of Agriculture together with the Guyana Rice Development Board organized a conference comprising of Rice Farmers, Rice Millers, Government Representatives and other key stakeholders, with the vision of getting a better understanding of issues surrounding the Rice industry in Guyana. Presentations Remarks by Hon. Noel Holder MP – Minister of Agriculture Marketing of […]
Application of Fertilizer Nitrogen fertilizer (urea) increases the number of tillers produced by the rice plant. It also allows for rapid change of leaves; replacement of dying and damaged leaves. Management of Water The high level of water in the field (above 4”) affects the number of tillers, effective uptake of fertilizer, height, sturdiness of […]
DO Handle seed bags with care and in a gentle way. Label seed bags properly. Cover the seeds with plastic sheet/tarpaulin while transporting in open truck/ trolley on rainy days. Treat the seed paddy with the recommended insecticides and fungicides. Store the seed paddy at the recommended rate in the bag for soaking. Soak the […]
The Guyana Rice Development Board will be conducting a training course in all rice growing regions for Quality Control personnel desirous of obtaining a Grader’s License. All Farmers, Millers and Exporters are invited to participate in this training. Training will be conducted according to the below mentioned schedule. A fee of $15,000 will be charged […]