TWO hydro-flow pumps, valued at $43M, were handed over to the Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) by President Donald Ramotar on Friday. The new equipment, acquired through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), is expected to boost the capacity of the MMA/ADA in undertaking its tasks.The Authority’s role is to “Promote, facilitate and enhance sustainable agricultural development in the region through the efficient management of the land resource.”

The MMA/ADA is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Agriculture. It is governed by a Board of Directors which is responsible for formulation of policies for the efficient functioning and operations of the MMA/ADA. (Vanessa Narine)