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Essequibo Night highlights agricultural produce
Some of the agricultural produce on exhibit
Scores of Essequibians attended the Essequibo Night annual exhibition and fair, Friday night. The event, which coincides with Agriculture Month, featured several booths showcasing products which are grown locally.
The event which is in its eighth year was graced with the presence of Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, who reminded farmers that agriculture is a good foundation, in which many countries experience development, thus encouraged farmers to continue to persevere, despite, having to endure grave setbacks.
Prime Minister Hinds said that over the years, farmers have experienced ups and downs especially in the markets, but further encouraged farmers to continue to produce more, in order to bargain for a larger market.
He also took the opportunity to encourage farmers to work in areas, that have over the years experienced a resuscitation of growth, such as the coconut industry, cocoa, citrus, livestock, poultry, ducks, handy craft, furniture and agro processing of crops.
More than 150 booths were on exhibit Friday evening, with the Ministry of Agriculture exhibiting the largest booth. Most of the other groups were from Georgetown, Pomeroon and on both the East and West Coasts of Demerara.
The event which ended last evening was also attended by Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud.
Essequibo Night was held under the theme “Locally grown, locally produced.”
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