FARMERS from the Affiance/Taymouth Manor Farmers Group, on Thursday, visited the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP) Hydroponics Shade House located at Cotton Field, Region Two.

During the educational visit, the farmers toured the facility and observed the operation of both the hydroponic and drip irrigation systems used for vegetable cultivation.

They also interacted with the youth managing the project, gaining firsthand insight into soil-free vegetable production.

Regional Agriculture Coordinator, Tamesh Ramnauth, guided the farmers through the facility and explained the science behind hydroponic farming and its growing importance in modern agriculture.

He noted that youths are currently engaged in the harvesting of pak choi, which has already started yielding positive results for the community.

Ramnauth highlighted that the project, managed by a dedicated team of young people, is providing local farmers with a practical opportunity to observe and learn modern, soil-free farming methods in real time.

Many visiting farmers expressed interest in adopting similar techniques to enhance their own production efficiency and sustainability.

The initiative is fostering youth involvement, knowledge sharing, and access to fresh, healthy produce, while promoting collaboration between young innovators and experienced farmers.

This synergy is strengthening local agriculture and paving the way for a more sustainable future in Region Two.

The visiting farmers commended the young team for their effective management of the system and praised the initiative as a model of sustainable and innovative farming.

Several participants also expressed appreciation to the Government of Guyana and the Ministry of Agriculture for leading such forward-thinking programmes under the AIEP, which continue to empower youth and inspire farmers to embrace technology in food production.