UK in $413M agri programme here

Part of the gathering at the event (GINA photo)

The United Kingdom yesterday launched a £1,300,000 ($413m) agricultural diversification programme which is projected to create over 1,000 new jobs.

Launched at the Satyadeow Sawh Aquaculture station at Mon Repos, the Guyana Agricultural Diversification Programme (GADP) aims at upping tilapia exports from 1,000 kg per week to 12,000 kg per week. It is also targeting an increase of non-traditional exports such as bell peppers,