President Irfaan Ali pictured with Brazillian investors/ farmers in Lethem [Photo: Office of the President/ May 21, 2022]
“I spoke to the Secretary of Agriculture at length yesterday and they want to be integrated not only from the supply end but also from the productive end… they want to be integrated into the vision of CARICOM…They want to be part of this and I think it is an excellent opportunity,” Dr. Ali told members of the media during a joint press conference with Dr. Rowley at State House on Sunday.
Dr. Ali said it was regrettable the media could not be present on Saturday for the presentations because of logistics issues but promised to have the investors make the presentations in the near future to the media from across the region.
“What I can say will do injustice to what we were exposed to…We want you to go there and have them do the presentation,” the Head of State said.
Dr. Ali said in the State of Roraima, which borders Lethem, Brazilians are producing a number of products including onion, soya oil, wheat and all grains necessary to help CARICOM reduce its import needs.
He said there is also an abundance of fruits being planted that can go into the productive sector.
“Everything they do on their side can be done on Guyana’s side.
“They have offered their technology, investment, partnership and commitment and in exchange, I have committed to speaking to the CARICOM heads,” Dr. Ali said.
He was particularly excited about securing embryos for the region’s Angus cattle which he said if done can double the production throughout the region in just one year.
