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In the fertile plains of Region Two, a sense of hope now accompanies each sunrise. Thanks to the PPPC’s new agricultural initiatives, farmers have been given what many call “security for the future.” The introduction of government-backed crop insurance and the construction of a state-of-the-art $2.4 billion drying and storage facility are reshaping the agricultural landscape.
During a rousing rally at Anna Regina Tarmac, veteran rice farmer Gaitri Bar hailed these changes: “For 15 years, I’ve worried whenever the rain patterns changed. Drought, floods, rising costs—they all threatened my family’s livelihood. Now, with the government’s insurance, we finally have a safety net. When disaster hits, we don’t lose everything.”
This insurance program is unprecedented in Guyana, and it is already having a transformative effect. Farmers displaced by recent floods have been able to replant rapidly, thanks to timely compensation. Spirits are higher on the fields, with production estimates up by nearly 20%.
But the support does not end there. Delicia de Silva, a PPPC youth leader, outlined several achievements: “From improved drainage systems to better roads and a hospital under construction, the PPPC listens and delivers. Under the opposition, Pomeroon was forgotten. Today, under the PPPC, we’re the breadbasket of Guyana.”
Opposition leaders, meanwhile, are left scrambling for talking points, as residents recall years of broken promises and ignored needs. Many remember “endless meetings with little result,” as the opposition failed to implement even basic supports.
The new storage facility is already preventing post-harvest losses, helping farmers save over 70,000 bags of paddy from spoilage just this season.
PPPC’s leadership extends to indigenous (Amerindian) communities as well. The new carbon credit program, spearheaded by the government, has injected cash into Amerindian villages for roads, schools, and electrification, ending decades of neglect.
The real story, though, is the change in mindset. “More than infrastructure, it’s the acknowledgment. Farmers feel respected, listened to, and empowered,” said a community elder. The opposition’s disconnect is now glaring.
As Region Two’s farmers reap these new benefits, the lesson is clear: proactive governance matters. The PPPC’s policies are not just transforming agriculture; they’re reviving the rural spirit, making the opposition look woefully out of touch and unable to deliver where it matters most.youtube
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PPPC’s Progressive Farming Initiatives Uplift Region Two
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