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The Government of Guyana,Wes Unseld Wizards Jersey, via the Ministry of Agriculture,Kobe Bryant Team USA Jersey, is looking to allocate 500 acres of land to at least five co-op groups, for the purpose of setting up a livestock farm here.This was according to Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who said that the development of such an initiative would help Guyana to reduce the very high and worrying food importation bill.Agriculture Minister,Mario Hezonja Magic Jersey, Dr. Leslie RamsammyHe said that the Ministry of Agriculture will be collaborating with the Mahaica/Mahaicony and Abary Agricultural Development Authority,Vince Carter Raptors Jersey, as well as the Guyana Livestock Development Authority to implement the initiative.Dr. Ramsammy said that the venture has already been receiving much attention from investors, and that should it materialize,LeBron James Team USA Jersey, the project will be looking to produce pasteurized milk, yogurt, cheese, butter,Russell Westbrook Team USA Jersey, and ice cream.This venture, Dr. Ramsammy added,Tracy Mcgrady Raptors Jersey, would see trucks being utilised to go to farms along the coast to collect the milk to be converted into dairy products.“We are on the road to import substitution to reduce our import bill and therefore reduce the cost of imported food,” Dr. Ramsammy said.The Agriculture Minister disclosed that the establishment of a dairy plant in Region Five is also being considered.“We are not saying that this will be done,Evan Fournier Magic Jersey, but it is in its planning stages,” Dr. Ramsammy emphasized.He added that in addition to addressing the high food importation rate,Derrick Rose Team USA Jersey, the initiative will also help to provide easier markets for local dairy farmers and strengthening food security.Dr. Ramsammy explained that while there are about two or three other dairy plants in Guyana, the one now being considered would be for commercial use. |
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