Georgetown: The contributions of Bountry Fram Ltd. to Guyana's economic development was underscored by Agriculture Minister, Hon. Noel Holder during a visit today, to the company's headquarters at Timehri, East Bank Demerara.
The Minister who was accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), was met by Peter De Groot and David Fernandez, who gave the team a firsthand look at the company's operation.
Over the last five year, the proprietors invested some US46M to ensure that Guyana not only has a functioning poultry industry, but also farmers benefiting from a State of the Art hatchery.
Apart from the hatching facility, the company boast of a state of the art feed factory which augments the local feed supply needs.
"I am extremely pleasured with the operations here and the investment which has been made over the year to ensure that the local poultry and feed industry continues to thrive," Minister Holder said.
Guyana's poultry industry has recorded significant growth over the past five years. Government has committed to ensuring that the necessary incentives are provided to ensure the sustenance of the industry.
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