Siriki Sands farmers receive new tractor to strengthen agriculture

Farmers of Siriki Sands, New Heaven, Pomeroon River, are set to benefit from a major boost in land preparation and cultivation following the delivery of a brand-new Mahindra 6075 tractor, fully equipped with a trailer, disc plough, and disc harrow (chipper).

The official handover took place on Saturday at the Regional Democratic Council’s D&I compound, where Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ricky Ramraj, presented the keys to farmer Sophie Ramdeen, who accepted the equipment on behalf of the community.

Also present were Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit, Mayor Devin Mohan, and Regional Agriculture Coordinator Tamesh Ramnauth. Minister Ramraj said the tractor was provided in direct response to requests from farmers, highlighting its role in cutting costs, improving efficiency, and boosting production.

“This investment will increase cultivation, improve land preparation, and reduce farmers’ expenses, ensuring greater productivity in the Pomeroon,” he stated.

The minister further noted that the intervention builds on recent support, including the delivery of a mini excavator to the community, as part of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s broader vision to modernise agriculture and strengthen food security across Guyana and the wider Caribbean.

Expressing gratitude, Sophie Ramdeen said the tractor will ease a significant financial burden.

“We are happy for this. Before, it was very expensive to rent equipment, but now, with this tractor managed by a group, many farmers will benefit. It will help us prepare our lands and expand farming,” she explained.

With the new machinery in operation, Siriki Sands farmers are expected to expand cultivation, create more opportunities.

Minister Ramraj presents the keys to a farmer