The first shipment of high-yield milking cows from the United States (US) arrived in Guyana on Saturday as Demerara Dairy Inc. (DDI), a subsidiary of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), aims to slash national dependence on imported dairy.
The 89 pregnant heifers, upon arrival, were transported to Moblissa along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway-a process which was overseen by specialists attached to the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA).
According to DDL, the heifers are now being acclimated in a state-of-the-art facility designed with modern climate-control amenities to ensure maximum comfort and productivity. This is part of a US$30 million investment initiated by DDL to lead CARICOM’s “25 by 2025” food security initiative.
By producing fresh, high-quality milk locally, DDI aims to displace a significant portion of the tens of millions of US dollars currently spent annually on dairy imports.
“The arrival of these ‘first cows’ is indisputable testimony to DDL’s commitment to being a game-changer,” Executive Chairman of DDL, Komal Samaroo, stated while adding that, “We are not just building a farm; we are building a sustainable industry that will transform Guyana’s agribusiness sector and provide long-term food security for the region.” It was reported that the Moblissa Dairy Project is expected to be completed and commence commercial production around the middle of 2026. This 200-acre facility is Guyana’s first modern, large-scale dairy farm, which will, once operational, significantly boost local milk production and support Guyana’s drive toward greater food security and reduced reliance on dairy imports.
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