Approximately 2,600 bags of onions have been harvested to date from the cultivation, which began on December 27, 2025. Harvesting commenced 90 days after planting.
Each bag weighs 20 kilograms, bringing the total production to 52,000 kilograms of onions. The produce is being sold at $6,000 per bag.
Markets for the onions have already been secured in Lethem, and 1000 bags will be shipped to Georgetown, ensuring farmers can supply markets everywhere.
The successful harvest follows initial government intervention to support farmers in Region Nine. This included assistance with equipment and the ploughing of lands to expand agricultural production and strengthen food security in hinterland communities.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader push to invest in agriculture across the hinterland, reduce food imports, and create sustainable income opportunities for farmers. (Department of Public Information)
