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Government Drops $2.7B for Rice Farmers | Guyana News
The government just dumped $2.7 billion into the rice sector—paying over 5,000 farmers to keep the crop alive as global prices slump. Smaller farms (50 acres or less) got $15K/acre; bigger ones ($10K/acre). It’s not a fluke—it’s part of a long-term shield against falling international prices. Beyond cash, they’re slashing land fees, irrigation costs, farm taxes, and making seeds and fertilizer cheaper. Future moves? Unlocking new farmland in regions 5 & 6, plus hunting export deals in Mexico and CARICOM to boost profits and eventually cut subsidies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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