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May 06, 2011 News
The rice industry is close to achieving its target of 280,000 tons set for the first crop this year despite La Nina conditions which have been affecting farming communities, Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud stated.
“We have seen the impact on production has been minimal, if we look at rice we are very close to achieving our target that we set for the first crop, and certainly will allow us for the entire crop and also for cash crop and livestock we have seen minimum impact,” Minister Persaud said.
To offset the effects of the heavy rainfall, Government has provided assistance including seed paddy, fertilizers and drainage works to approximately 5,000 farmers in various Regions including 1, 2, 3, and 4, to the tune of $50M.
“There were farmers who were not really affected but we widened the net of support as we recognized the need to increase production and productivity, especially given the increased demand for agricultural commodities from Guyana,” the minister stressed.
It was also indicated that the Ministry has spent $200M on the execution of drainage works. In some instances, it has engaged farmers in executing drainage works and the building of dams.
Further, farmers in the Mahaicony area will soon benefit from the La Nina assistance, which includes the deployment of an excavator.
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