Latest update June 3rd, 2026 12:40 AM
Agri. Ministry takes food drive to Mocha
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Crops and Livestock held an informative and interactive meeting with farmers of Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara yesterday.
The meeting dealt with issues relating to crop cultivation, animal rearing and drainage and irrigation.
This was done in keeping with Government’s initiative to diversify and expand agriculture on a commercial basis, in addition to ensuring that necessary conditions such as drainage and irrigation, appropriate technology and knowledge are present for high levels of production.
The meeting which was held in the community was attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud and managerial and technical staff of the Ministry.
In light of the farmers in Mocha Arcadia producing crops on a small scale the Ministry has indicated that it will provide investment support to foster expansion so that crops can be produced in bulk for commercial sale.
However, this will be done on the merit of the creation of groups to promote better collaboration, create competitive advantage and transparency. A Needs Assessment Workshop will be conducted in the area on January 23 to ascertain the crops, livestock and technical support required by the community, Minister Robert Persaud noted.
He indicated that the Rural Enterprise and Agricultural Development Project Officers will meet with the groups to discuss specific needs which will lead to the development of a strategic plan to outline how those needs will be addressed.
The Minister noted that the agricultural sector is aiming to gain a large market in the Caribbean for local produce. The Caribbean’s food import bill was approximately US$4 billion in 2009. If local production increases the possibility of Guyana being a large supplier exists.
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