ELROY Smith, a security professional and Guyanese national based overseas, returned to Guyana to invest.
He founded Prime Farms Guyana in 2023, contributing to the local economy by providing unmatched services, wholesome products, and stable employment for locals.
Smith told the Pepperpot Magazine that his poultry farm has the capacity for 25,000 meat birds at any given time and has recently been approved to have its first batch of layers.

He explained that he will see his first eggs in January 2026, importing 4,000 layers from the United States of America (USA).
Smith added that his facility is one-of-a-kind, with the implementation of automatic feeders and an automated processing line, all of which still require human labour.
He stated that Prime Farms employs locals from the village, and based on the season they would have in their employ 10 to 20 workers, depending on the availability of birds, with a two-shift rotation system in place.
Smith reported that they have workers year-round, but closer to harvesting time, they have seven employees on the farm. They also have workers on a 10-day basis with a two-week off-duty arrangement.
The businessman told Pepperpot Magazine that when he returned to Guyana, his place of birth, in 2022, he wanted to invest in a business but was unsure what to get involved in.
However, after being guided on the type of business he should start, he chose poultry, which is a lucrative, always in demand, and vital commodity for food sustenance.
At Prime Farms, five large-capacity chicken pens can house 5,000 birds each, and he is hoping to expand in the near future.
“We believe quality and price should never compete,” Smith said.
Smith pointed out that Prime Farms began as a family dream to make farm-fresh chicken accessible to every table across Guyana.
He disclosed that his birds are raised with care, dedication, and organic feed, reflecting a policy that embodies the wholesome quality of Guyana’s rich, fertile land.
“We are not just here to sell chicken – we are here to support families, uplift local businesses, and unlock the true potential of food commerce in Guyana. Through our online platform, we offer unmatched convenience, helping you purchase wholesale poultry that is fair and accessible,” he said.
Smith explained that he employs a villager to purchase and transport bulk feed from Guyana Stockfeed to his farm, allowing the locals to benefit — his way of contributing to society.
In that way, rather than going for the feed himself, he provides work so the man gets paid while he gets his feed.
Smith said that it was direct intervention by the government through several agencies that enabled his farm to be conceptualised, and with zero VAT on the importation of equipment for his farm, he was able to start the business. He will continue to invest in doubling production of meat and eggs by the end of the year.
“At Prime Farms, our vision is simple: to deliver exceptional quality and service while empowering our community. From our family to yours, we look forward to providing you with the best wholesale shopping experience – built on trust, care, and the love of fresh, local food,” Smith said.
Prime Farms is located at Lot 4 Polder, Canal Number Two, West Bank Demerara, and aims to market its products directly to consumers.
Although the cost of feed and chicks has decreased, the price for eggs at this time is $2,300 per tray, while the price for chickens fluctuates.
Smith told Pepperpot Magazine that he owns a 14-acre plot of land where Prime Farms is located, and he hasn’t regretted his investment because the process was smooth due to the government’s pro-business stance.
He revealed that, with the government’s input, Prime Farms was established, and he was able to benefit from incentives to grow the workforce, increase productivity, and expand the business in the rural area.