Farmers Prepare as Dry Spell Looms | Guyana News

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha urges farmers to conserve water as prolonged dry weather looms, emphasizing that the government is already ahead of the curve with proactive irrigation planning. Drawing on past drought experience, officials are boosting water storage, prepping pumps, and monitoring critical systems through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority. Rice farmers are especially urged to cut back, while the ministry is also reviewing requests for shade houses and other support tools to help crops survive the heat. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/93c753f4caba9ede