Brazil investors keen on mega farm in intermediate savannahs
A state-of-the-art mega-farm in the intermediate Savannahs in Region 10 is expected to begin early next year as a Brazilian investment group has signalled their intentions to start a huge three-phase project.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, Guyana is set to become the bread basket of the Caribbean again as the Mano Julio Group from Brazil has presented their blue print for the establishment of the mega farm.
The outline of the project was presented to the representatives of the Government including Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan; Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder; and Business Minister Dominic Gaskin at the Ministry of Agriculture’s boardroom yesterday morning.
The statement said that two video presentations were made, in which the Brazilian team showcased the transformation of the savannahs through the establishment of the mega farm concept.
“Job creation, the transfer [of] skills and knowledge, export to major markets throughout the Caribbean and EU (European Union) are just some of the benefits to be derived from this industrialisation of agriculture partnership between the Government of Guyana and a group of Brazilian investors,” the statement said.
The group has already tested the soil type with a successful crop of corn and soy bean and is expected to start cultivation early next year.
There has been growing concern in Brazil about the expansion of agriculture in their savannah lands.
The release said that Phase one will include the development STABROEK NEWS, Friday, November 30, 2018