While questions have been raised about the viability of the plantain chip factory that has been completed at Leguan, plantain farmers are excited about the venture and say they are willing to invest more in order to be able to provide an adequate supply.
Stabroek News visited the island on Tuesday and spoke with several farmers who currently cultivate plantains on a large scale.
“It will be very interesting and once we get the right price for the plantains, then I think it is going to be a very good investment for the market,” farmer Rohan (only name given) told Stabroek News.
He explained that currently he is