–President Ali says, as Guyana targets self-sufficiency in hatching eggs, other poultry products

A PRIVATE poultry investor is preparing to commission a new processing plant in Guyana, which is expected to triple the company’s processing capacity, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said.
During his address at the Farmers Conference on Monday, President Ali said the facility was due to begin operations soon.
“Today, as we speak here, one of the private investors in poultry, is about to start up a large processing plant… a new poultry processing plant that will triple their capacity in terms of processing here in Guyana,” the Head of State said.
He described the investment as evidence of growing confidence in the country’s agricultural sector.
Dr. Ali said the private investment was following government policies and infrastructure spending intended to support farmers and expand food production.
The announcement came as President Ali outlined the government’s wider efforts to increase domestic production and attract investment across agriculture.
It was against this backdrop he disclosed that Guyana aims to produce half of the hatching eggs it currently imports by the end of 2027, with production expected to move closer to full domestic supply by the end of 2028.
Dr. Ali said the targets formed part of efforts to strengthen the poultry sector and reduce reliance on imports.
The President, however, cautioned that some imports would still be needed to maintain resilience and food security.
Across the sector, the government is seeking to raise production while improving productivity and linking farmers to markets.
Dr. Ali said plans included working with farmers along new farm-to-market roads and drainage canals to develop production plans, as well as investing in agro-processing and storage.
Notably, the government is also advancing efforts to improve access to agricultural studies through the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA).
“We’re investing in the agriculture school so that we can teach agriculture not only in the traditional way. [but also, in a way] that we can teach agriculture and showcase agriculture using this technology. so that someone passing through the Guyana School of Agriculture now can be exposed to the technology, exposed to the scientific development and advancement that is required.”
President Ali said the government was investing in agriculture beyond poultry, including drainage and irrigation, farm-to-market roads, agro-processing and agricultural technology.
He also highlighted plans for a regional food hub and expanded storage for rice, honey and poultry, alongside seed and fertiliser subsidies and VAT exemptions for agricultural inputs.
The President said these measures were intended to raise productivity, connect farmers with markets and strengthen Guyana’s food security.