Guyana aims to surpass its rice production target of 710,000 tonnes set in the 2024 budget, a crucial feat amidst challenges in meeting domestic consumption and regional food security needs. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha expressed confidence in achieving this goal, citing promising performance indicators within the sector. Mustapha's remarks came during a community engagement in Region Five, underscoring the government's commitment to bolstering the rice industry and ensuring food security in the wider Caribbean region.
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