Excavator to clear clogged canals in Region 6 – ministry

Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder (second from left) in discussion with rice farmers (DPI photo)

The Ministry of Agriculture has told rice farmers in Region 6, that they are working on getting clogged canals cleared and fuel for pumps to irrigate the lands.

The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that to this end, excavators have been deployed to the area.

DPI said that the issue arose when Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder and a team visited Number 55 Village and Black Bush Polder on Friday.