Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud on Wednesday met residents and farmers of Blairmont/Ithaca No. 4 settlement, No.8 village and No. 29/30 West Coast Berbice to address their losses during the La Nina weather and other issues, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said.
During the meeting at Blairmont/I thaca residents asked for assistance in construction of aquaculture ponds, a hymac for excavating the canal, for the loss of cattle due to salt water intrusion, NIS medicals for injured GuySuCo employees and electricity supply.
According to the release, while at No. 8, 29 and 30 villages, the issue of additional extension officers to assist cash crop
