AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, is leading Guyana’s delegation to the Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2025, the Twenty-third Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Board of Agriculture (IABA), currently underway in Brasília, Brazil.
The high-level gathering has brought together Ministers of Agriculture and senior policymakers from across the Americas to discuss strategies aimed at advancing agricultural innovation, sustainability, and regional food security.
Minister Mustapha’s participation highlights Guyana’s growing leadership role in hemispheric agriculture, especially in the areas of food security, climate resilience, and technological transformation, key pillars of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s “25 by 2025” initiative to reduce regional food imports by 25 percent by the year 2025.
Throughout the conference, Minister Mustapha is expected to engage with his regional counterparts and key development partners to strengthen Guyana’s bilateral and multilateral co-operation in agriculture.
The discussions will focus on deepening collaboration in research and innovation, promoting investment in sustainable agri-food systems, and enhancing Guyana’s role as a regional leader in agricultural transformation.
The Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas serves as a vital platform for government leaders, experts, and producers to develop a shared vision for the future of agriculture and agrifood systems across the hemisphere.
This year’s conference is being held under the theme “A New Narrative for Agriculture and Agrifood Systems of the Americas.” It aims to develop a unified strategy that positions the region as a global leader in food security, environmental sustainability and energy resilience.
Key discussions during the technical sessions will explore the role of science, technology, and innovation in strengthening food systems and driving productive transformations across the agricultural sector.
Minister Mustapha’s participation reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to regional collaboration and its continued pursuit of a modern, sustainable, and resilient agriculture sector that benefits not only the nation, but the wider Americas.