Farmers yesterday seized the opportunity during a meeting with Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder to plead for construction of a bridge to facilitate heavy-duty machinery in Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder.
According to the farmers, calls have been made for the construction of a bridge in the area since many of them were children. Without a bridge, they said they have to negotiate a longer route in order to meet their rice fields, costing them more in fuel.
One farmer related that the bridge will also be beneficial to residents since the farmers’ machines will use the bridge instead of the road, thereby preventing unnecessary damage.
