SIXTY-FOUR farmers at Unity, in the Lower Pomeroon River, have formed themselves into a group with the objective of working together through the Guyana Agriculture Producers Association (GAPA) to put some 190 acres of virgin land under cultivation to boost production and contribute to the national ‘Grow More Food’ drive.A representative of GAPA on Essequibo Coast, Mr. Dawood Khan said the targeted acreage will be divided into five-acre plots to benefit 38 families in the area who will each get one plot.

He said each family would live on the land while cultivating it.
The Unity Farmers Group will be headed by Chairman, Mr. Frankin John and with him are Vice-Chairman Carmen Adams; Secretary Meshana Alfred and Treasurer Cenderealla Williams.
Committee Members are Cind Persaud, Lakeram Deepawn, Ambruce George, Amelia John, Maudia Lindore and Christine George.