–with efforts underway to convert mud dam into 1.61km of all-weather road

RICE farmers of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) have expressed happiness after authorities have answered their calls for better infrastructure at key agricultural locations.

After years of struggling with a muddy and unreliable access route, local farmers are now filled with hope and gratitude as construction began on a new farm to market access road at Lima.

The project will upgrade a 1.61-kilometre stretch of the existing mud dam into an all-weather road using crusher-run material, ensuring safer and more dependable travel between farms and markets.

More than 60 farmers in the area will benefit directly, gaining year-round access to transport their produce quickly and efficiently.

“This road means everything to us,” a farmer shared, noting: “It will help us get our crops to market on time and reduce the losses we’ve faced every rainy season. It will also make it easier to bring in farming supplies and access support services.”

The construction of this access road is a critical step in overcoming longstanding transportation challenges that have hindered agricultural productivity in the region.

Farmers previously faced delays and increased costs due to poor road conditions, which affected their income and the availability of fresh produce to local markets.

Mayor of the Town of Anna Regina, Devin Mohan, also applauded the project, noting that improved infrastructure will not only boost farming activities but also strengthen the overall economic development of the Essequibo Coast.

Regional Vice Chairman of Region Two, Humace Oodit, said the Government of Guyana, through this initiative, continues to demonstrate its commitment to rural development, food security, and empowering small-scale farmers.

By investing in sustainable infrastructure projects like this, the government aims to create an environment where farmers can thrive and contribute more effectively to the country’s agricultural sector.

Construction is underway, and farmers eagerly await the completion of the road, which promises to bring lasting positive change to their communities.