– agriculture minister lauds investment during tour of Timehri facility

THE proprietors of Bounty Farm have invested US$46M over the past five years to ensure Guyana has a functioning poultry industry and in addition, provided farmers with a state-of-the-art hatchery, a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture stated on Friday.Apart from the hatching facility, the company boasts a state-of-the-art feed factory which augments the local feed supply needs.

Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Noel Holder and Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Richard Nigel Cumberbatch, toured Bounty Farm headquartered at Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
During his tour of the facility, Minister Holder underscored the contributions of the entity to the country’s economic development. The Agriculture Minister met with Peter De Groot, Managing- Director of Bounty Farm Limited and David Fernandez, who provided the minister and his team with a first-hand look at the company’s operations.

“I am extremely pleasured with the operations here and the investment which has been made over the year to ensure that the local poultry and feed industry continues to thrive,” Minister Holder said.
Guyana’s poultry industry has recorded significant growth over the past five years and the Government has committed to ensuring that the necessary incentives are provided to ensure the sustenance of the industry.