Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice farmer Dhaniram Ramchand can anticipate the addition of further value to his farm following its certification six months ago by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), a department of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute.
Certification is a voluntary process that entails the inspection and audit of agricultural practices to ensure the production of safe, healthy, wholesome food for local and international markets. These practices provide the assurance of the production of quality products, creating opportunity for securing higher prices on both the local and international markets.