In a strategic initiative aimed toward bolstering its agricultural sector, Guyana has introduced plans to domesticate an extra 1,000 acres of coconut by the tip of this 12 months.
This formidable endeavor is a part of Guyana’s ongoing dedication to scaling up coconut manufacturing and establishing it as a cornerstone crop within the nation’s diversification efforts.
Sowing the seeds of growth
This 12 months, Guyana has made vital strides in fortifying its coconut trade, with the acquisition of an estimated 13,000 high-yielding Brazilian inexperienced dwarf coconut seed nuts.
These seeds, acquired at a complete value of GYD$12 million, are poised to play a pivotal function in Guyana’s quest to broaden its coconut cultivation.