The Ministry of Agriculture in Guyana has formally dismissed assertions made by Opposition Leader Mohamed Azruddin regarding the Abary Creek Drainage and Irrigation initiative. Contrary to claims that the project poses a risk to the economic stability of local rice and cattle producers, government officials maintain that the development is designed to bolster agricultural output. The ministry emphasized that the primary objective of the infrastructure work is to enhance water management systems, which will ultimately provide long-term benefits to the farming community. By rejecting the opposition's concerns, the government reaffirms its commitment to expanding regional agricultural capacity through improved irrigation and drainage facilities.
Source : Guyana Chronicle
