Rice Farmers Get Big Cash Boost | Guyana News

Three hundred seventy rice farmers in Region Four just received a $113.14 million financial boost to cover production costs as global paddy prices fall — a promise made by the President. Farmers with 50 acres or less get $15K per acre; larger farms get $10K per acre. This is part of a nationwide program supporting over 5,000 farmers. The Minister of Agriculture emphasized this is just one piece of a broader support system including fertilizer aid, fuel tax breaks, and urged farmers to diversify into high-value crops or aquaculture to build long-term resilience. The government’s investment aims to stabilize the vital rice industry and empower farmers through economic uncertainty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0efad0d5e1196986