Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that the third phase of wheat cultivation trials is scheduled to kick off in December.
This initiative is a significant step towards exploring the feasibility of large-scale wheat cultivation in Guyana.
While wheat cultivation traditionally thrives in warm conditions, Guyana experiences both wet and dry seasons.
Minister Mustapha emphasized that conducting successful trials is crucial before initiating full-scale cultivation.
Promising results have been achieved in Region 8, and another trial will be conducted in Region 9.
Minister Mustapha stressed the importance of international support in determining the optimal quality of wheat that can be produced locally.
The introduction of wheat cultivation is expected to diversify the agriculture sector and potentially lead to a reduction in the cost of flour within the local market.