Farmers from Bonasika, Leguan and Wakenaam were on Wednesday updated on government’s plans to develop the root crop industry by Minister of Agriculture Zulifikar Mustapha, says a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture.
During a meeting with farmers on the island, the release disclosed that government was considering the development of the root crop industry to satisfy demands in the region. According to the release, following the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo, which was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Center last May, bilateral discussions between local government officials and officials from other CARICOM countries pointed to a ready market for a variety of root crops that can be grown in Guyana.
