President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure Monday on his official social media page.
The initiative follows the presidentโs visit to Region Two last month where he promised to open up more lands for agriculture.
While there, the head of state said:ย โWe want to increase productivity, open up and invest in the lands here so you can be productive. Expanded productivity is an important part of what weโre investing in.โ
The cultivation of red beans on this land is expected to boost large-scale production to meet local and regional demands.
By the first quarter of 2025, Guyana aims to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of red beans and black-eyed peas.
The country is projected to supply these commodities to CARICOM markets by 2026.
This plan aligns with the governmentโs broader vision of transforming Guyana into the Caribbeanโs food hub.
The government allocated $104.6 billion in the 2025 national budget to expand and develop the food sector.
