One hundred farmers in the Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, whose farms were inundated earlier this year will soon benefit from flood relief efforts by the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Pomeroon/Supenaam Regional Democratic Council.
“Today (Monday), we sent 100 bags of 12-12-17-2 fertiliser and 300 packs of ant bait to the Regional Democratic Council for distribution. The fertilizer will be distributed to farmers of Martindale and neighbouring communities. And, the Acoushi ant bait will be distributed to every Amerindian community in Region Two,” Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NAREI, Jagnarine Singh said, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI). Following a commitment by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha to assist the farmers, 255 farmers of Upper Pomeroon received fertiliser to restore nutrients to the soil, thus allowing farmers to once again cultivate their lands, Singh said.
Regional Chairwoman Vilma DaSilva expressed gratitude for the intervention by the Minister and NAREI. She said that the flood had affected the livelihoods of farmers and the effects are still being experienced owing to reduced productivity.
