Mustapha tells Berbice farmers he’s discussing crop insurance

The East Bank Berbice gathering

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday announced to farmers in Region Six that he is currently discussing the possibility of insuring farmers’ crops as his ministry continues to work to transform the agriculture sector.

Crop insurance has been spoken of for years but without success.

Mustapha yesterday had three meetings with farmers and residents at Kortberaadt Village, East Bank Berbice, Auchlyne Village, Corentyne, and Albion, Corentyne.