Onverwagt Abattoir Access Crisis | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Local cattle farmers are sounding the alarm over denied access to the Onverwagt abattoir, accusing it of favoring foreign imports while sidelining domestic producers. The Guyana Livestock Development Agency, led by CEO Dr. Dwight Walrond, insists the facility operates on a single-tier system open to all farmers and has processed substantial beef volumes. While imports from Brazil are limited and seasonal demand affects usage, GLDA maintains it’s investing in livestock infrastructure. A recent fumigation pause temporarily halted operations — including Dr. Walrond’s own access — but the process…