Farmers of Buxton/ Friendship on the East Coast of Demerara will soon benefit from much-needed upgrades to their drainage and irrigation system.
A release from the Ministry of Agriculture said that Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited the community yesterday and met with farmers from various groups to discuss projects needed to improve agriculture in the community.
One farmer who was present at the meeting said that there was need for major improvements to the village’s drainage system. He also said that farmers’ groups should work together so that a more comprehensive approach can be taken when undertaking works in the community.
