GUYANA NEWS ROOM – INVESTMENTS IN PEST CONTROL NECESSARY BUT EASY ACCESS MUST BE CURTAILED
Guyana is leading the 25 by 2025 regional goal to reduce food imports through more local production but to achieve this, there is a growing demand for investment in pest control. Guyana’s Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha says with the remarkable strides made in agricultural development, pest control is now playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success and sustainability of farming communities. Pest control, however, is not without its risks. The Minister assured that the use of pesticides and other chemicals is stringently regulated and policed. The Pesticides and Toxic Chemical Control Board is responsible for this regulatory framework, which will allow for greater safety.
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