Farmers of De Buff Village and Canal Number Two Polder North Section, West Bank Demerara, who are struggling to cope with the loss of millions of dollars in crops and livestock after more than 8 days of heavy rain and flooding, blame the authorities for poor drainage maintenance.
When Stabroek News visited the area, the farmers laid the blame squarely at the feet of the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and Regional Chairman Julius Faerber as it relates to the maintenance of the canals and drains in the area.
They said Faerber knew about the flooding in the area but paid no heed; they also added that he informed them that