MoU signed to address issues facing poor farmers in Guyana

Food for the Poor (Guyana) and the World University of Service of Canada Caribbean (WUSC Caribbean) have signed a memorandum of understanding to address and secure more lasting sustainable solutions for issues facing poor farmers in Guyana.
Signed on December 4, the agreement looks at the specific areas of cooperation between WUSC Caribbean and FFP as lie within their mandates and involve supporting the contribution and distribution of seeds, simple tools and equipment to farmers, agro-processing, and farming groups and learning institutions.
In addition, the agreement seeks to promote the adaptation of climate smart agricultural practices through establishment of shade houses, while supporting small-scale farmers to pursue crop diversification and adopt new technologies to boost efficiency and productivity.

Finally, the agreement is geared at supporting agro-processing and farming groups by the establishment/upgrading of agro-processing centres.
Deputy Project Director of WUSC Caribbean, Munish Persaud, and Chief Executive Officer of FFP, Kent Vincent, inked the agreement.
Persaud has said the WUSC Caribbean is pleased to have signed the partnership, which provides a great opportunity for both entities to utilize their resources to get more lasting, sustainable solutions for the issues facing poor farmers in Guyana.
Meanwhile, CEO of the FFP, Vincent, indicated the pleasure of FTP to be signing with another entity that promotes agricultural initiatives.