# Agricultural innovation and food security in Guyana > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-innovation-and-food-security-in-guyana > Updated: 2026-10-07T14:59:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Guyana launched Agriculture Month 2026 under the theme ‘Innovate, Nourish, Grow: Building a Strong and Sustainable Guyana.’ The initiative focuses on sector transformation through technology, such as drones and digital platforms, and includes the introduction of weekly farmers’ markets to provide affordable produce and fairer returns for farmers. As the period progresses through World Food Day 2026, the focus expands to include regional efforts in food security and agrifood transformation. In Guyana, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has emphasized the necessity of investing in mechanization, research, and precision agriculture to support climate-smart practices. Similarly, Saint Lucia has prioritized strengthening national capacity for food self-sufficiency by encouraging local production and youth participation in the sector. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Guyana and Saint Lucia prioritize agricultural innovation and food security Guyana and Saint Lucia are prioritizing food security and agricultural innovation through technology, climate-smart practices, and increased local production to build sustainable food systems. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-and-saint-lucia-prioritize-agricultural-innovation-and-food-security ### 2026-09-30: Guyana launches Agriculture Month 2026 and new weekly farmers' market Guyana has launched Agriculture Month 2026, introducing weekly farmers’ markets at Sophia Market to improve food affordability and farmer returns while promoting technological innovation in agriculture. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-launches-agriculture-month-2026-and-new-weekly-farmers-market --- Cite as: Agricultural innovation and food security in Guyana. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-innovation-and-food-security-in-guyana