Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2024

World Food Day

Guyana Celebrates World Food Day with FAO and Ministry of Agriculture

(Guyana), 16/10/2024

On October 16, Guyana hosted a joint World Food Day ceremony organized by FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). The event featured formal speeches, including remarks from the Minister of Agriculture and a video message from the FAO Director-General, complemented by cultural entertainment. An exhibition showcased innovative local products, while the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute of the MOA distributed plants to promote sustainable agricultural practices.