With Guyana leading CARICOM in its ambitious goal of reducing its import bill by 25 percent by 2025, the National Agricultural and Research Extension Institution (NAREI) has launched a hydroponics project in collaboration with private-owned company Victoria Greens.
Hydroponic farming is an efficient method that allows vegetables to be grown free from sand, dirt, and pesticide residuals, ensuring a clean and safe product. Victoria Green has incorporated Guyanese talents who were part of the Agriculture Innovative and Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP) in this venture.
President Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali, accompanied by NAREI’s Chief Executive Officer, Jagnarine Singh, toured the farm, where he was informed on the various operations. The nursery has a capacity to produce 100,000 crops, and as of now, 25,000 crops are being grown. By next week, the full capacity of 100,000 will be achieved.
Crops that are being grown include different varieties of lettuce, pak choi, and some 15 high-end herbs that will be supplied to the various restaurants and hotels in Guyana. These include basil, thyme, mustard, and chai, among others.
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