The Santa Fe mega farm in the Rupununi has responded to questions about the toxicity of chemicals it uses and their impact on the surrounding wetlands, stating that it is committed to proper management of the chemicals and to ensuring that contamination of surrounding waters is minimal.
In the response, issued through the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, the farm operated by the Simpson family of Barbados, advised “that the pesticides and rates used for the rice cultivation are no different from those used on the coastland.”
“Santa Fe has committed to proper management of pesticides and fertilizers ensuring minimal discharge and contamination of
