Earlier today, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha met with farmers from Parika and several other communities in Region Three to explore collaboration on expanding cassava cultivation to support the production of cassava flour at the Ministry of Agriculture’s cassava processing facility.
The discussion focused on strengthening the supply of cassava to ensure consistent operations at the facility while creating new income opportunities for farmers in the region.
During the engagement, Minister Mustapha explained that the Ministry, through the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), will work closely with farmers to ensure sufficient production to sustain continuous processing at the facility.
He also noted that the Government is prioritising the expansion of agricultural production with a stronger emphasis on agro-processing and value-added products, rather than relying solely on primary production.
The Minister further stated that NAREI will provide farmers with technical guidance and the necessary inputs to help maximise yields.
Farmers welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation for the Government’s commitment to partnering with them while providing a reliable market for their produce. (Extracted and reproduced from the Ministry of Agriculture – Guyana)
