Pres Ali, Agri Min visit Fort Wellington Hydroponic Farm, processing facility

On Friday, President Dr Irfaan Ali and Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, visited the state-of-the-art Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP) Hydroponic Farm at Fort Wellington, West Coast Berbice (WCB) along with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fort Wellington Processing facility.
The facilities represent a significant investment in sustainable agriculture, food security, and youth empowerment. The Fort Wellington Hydroponic Farm is expected to become fully operational soon, contributing to the Government’s efforts to modernise the agricultural sector.
The facility forms part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the regional food import bill, produce quality high-value crops and have more young people involved in agriculture.
The hydroponic facility’s advanced technology and focus on youth involvement, underscore the administration’s commitment to transforming agriculture into a critical driver for national growth.
During the 2023 Agri-Investment Forum and Expo, President Dr Irfaan Ali along with officials from ExxonMobil and its Stabroek Block partners, Hess Corporation, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, launched the AIEP Hydroponic Project, investing US$4.5 million for the construction of hydroponic farms in Regions Two, Five, and Ten.
The three projects project will empower more than 1000 youths to advance their experience in sustainable agribusinesses.
Arriving at the Fort Wellington processing facility on open day, the President and Agriculture Minister engaged with agro-processors and highlighted Government’s continued support for agricultural innovation and rural development.