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Brazilian team in Guyana to discuss rice cultivation
Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud meeting with the Brazilian team yesterday
A high level Brazilian team is currently in Guyana to discuss the cultivation of a new variety of rice in Region Nine.
The team has already undertaken an initial feasibility study, which indicated that the conditions are suitable for the cultivation of the new variety of rice.
Regional Director of RiceTec Markus Ritter said that the new variety provides higher yields and increased benefits to farmers.
He added that the company will work with both Guyana and Brazil counterparts to initiate the necessary protocols to commence this project.
Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, urged that the company consider value added production to create employment and collaborate with local farmers and officers of the Guyana Rice Development Board for technology transfer.
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