Additional lands could be brought under cultivation as the Government works to expand agricultural production, with key stakeholders due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the possibility.

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said about 100,000 acres have already been prepared for cultivation in the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary (MMA) Scheme. He was speaking to the media on Sunday after an Open Day at Albion, Region Six, where farmers, residents and other stakeholders raised concerns about agriculture and other community issues.

Mustapha said the strong turnout and growing interest in agriculture reflect the opportunities created by the Government's continued investment in the sector. Based on current production trends and investments, Guyana is well positioned to record a bumper harvest during the first crop of 2027, he said.

He said the food hub is expected to be completed by the end of June 2027.

At the Open Day, farmers and residents sought assistance with drainage and irrigation, land clearing, livestock rearing and other agricultural support services. Mustapha said several issues were addressed on the spot, while others were referred to the relevant agencies for follow-up.

He directed officials to submit a comprehensive status report on all matters raised within seven days. Even where issues cannot be resolved immediately, tangible steps must be taken towards solutions, he said, adding that future outreaches should not see the same issues raised repeatedly without progress.

He reiterated the Government's commitment to ensuring farmers have the support, infrastructure and resources to expand their operations and increase productivity.

Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture