The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 159th batch of graduates at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liiliendaal, East Coast Demerara yesterday.
Joining with the class of 2024 to honour their achievements were their families and special invitees who witnessed the 87 graduates receive their diplomas.
In his keynote address to the graduating class, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted the vital role that agriculture plays in addressing global challenges such as climate change, food shortages, and economic development specifically in Guyana. The minister also announced a collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture “to transform the Guyana School of Agriculture into a centre of excellence, promoting research and development, fostering innovation, and embracing the digitization of the food system.”