Residents across Region Six have expressed strong appreciation for the continued support they are receiving from President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the Government of Guyana.
In interviews with the media, farmers and community leaders highlighted how ongoing investments, including drainage upgrades, fertiliser distribution, and the planned construction of farm-to-market roads, are improving their livelihoods and strengthening the agriculture sector.
According to cash-crop and cattle farmer Lawan Roopram, the government’s assistance has made a meaningful difference in the daily challenges farmers face.
Roopram said, “I would like to thank this government for all the support and the help they have given to every citizen of this country. I would like them to continue doing their hard work.”
The farmer further added that the support is helping farmers reduce operational costs, noting that the fertiliser provided by the government is substantially lowering production expenses and enabling farmers to realise greater benefits from their work.
Roopram’s remarks reflect what many farmers across the Corentyne have been saying for months.
While production costs continue to rise, fertiliser support, new lands, and improved drainage systems are helping farmers stay stable and expand their livelihood.
Meanwhile, in 58 Village, rice and watermelon farmer Andy Persaud explained that his family has personally seen the relief brought by government initiatives.
According to him, “I would like to give a huge thank you to our Agri-Minister right now and the government of Guyana for the great things they have done for me and my family.
Since the last time we planted rice, we have received fertiliser from the government.
Persaud also highlighted the ongoing canal project in the backlands, saying, “I would like to give a big thank you to the Minister for the canal that they are doing there right now. It’s going to help a lot of farmers from the back end to get out their stuff and paddy.”
The rice and watermelon farmer also explained that frequent flooding has made it difficult for farmers to move produce from the fields.
However, he stated that the new canal is expected to ease transport and improve drainage across several farming areas.
Furthermore, rice farmer Budnarine Tallullal expressed similar gratitude, noting that he is pleased that the government’s support is helping farmers manage the high cost of rice production.
“We are getting great help from the government. Especially the three hundred dollars a bag that the government assists us with, one bag per acre of fertiliser, and we are thankful for that,” the rice farmer said.
Tallullal also highlighted future development plans and thanked the President for announcing that a farm-to-market road will be constructed next year, an initiative he said will greatly benefit farmers.
“We have over twenty thousand acres of land waiting there, and people are ready to go and farm,” the happy rice farmer explained.
The planned farm-to-market road at Number 59 is considered a major priority for farmers who want easier access to transport their produce and develop the new lands that have been inactive for years.
Moreover, from a community and educational viewpoint, Eban Taqui, secretary and teacher of Darulu Uloom and secretary of the Babylon Co-op Society, outlined how government assistance is supporting both agriculture and youth development.
He noted, “For the Darulu Uloom, we have over fifteen acres of land, which we have cultivated with over two thousand coconut palms and some fruit trees.
The government has been very cooperative with us in assisting us in drainage, giving us fertilisers, and giving us technical support.”
Taqui stated that support is widespread across the region; according to him, “All the farmers throughout this Corentyne area are getting tremendous help and benefit from the government, which is an initiative by His Excellency, Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali.”
Across the region, residents expressed not only gratitude but also a renewed sense of hope.
With further initiatives planned for the region, many contend that the current support systems are fostering opportunities for increased agricultural production, new investments, and the sustained development of farming communities.
Collectively, their testimonies present a clear and compelling conclusion: farmers in Region Six feel recognised, supported, and confident in the trajectory of the sector as they look toward a more resilient and prosperous future.
