Rice Farmers Get Big Cash Boost | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Three hundred seventy-four rice farmers in Region Four just got a $113.14 million financial boost to cover production costs and keep rice farming strong. Farmers with 50 acres or less receive $15,000 per acre, while larger farms get $10,000 per acre—part of a nationwide initiative helping over 5,000 farmers across 234,000 acres. This follows President Ali’s pledge to support agriculture amid volatile global rice prices, with added perks like fertilizer aid and fuel tax breaks. The Minister urges farmers to reinvest wisely—maybe even diversify into aquaculture or high-value crops—for long-term…