Jordan’s Remarks on Rice Farmers ‘Reckless’ Says Mustapha

Winston Jordan’s deep disregard for thousands of families who depend on the rice industry

Dear Editor, I’ve taken note of the recent statements made by former Finance Minister Winston Jordan regarding Guyana’s rice sector. His recommendation that smaller farmers should exit rice production is not only reckless but also reveals a deep disregard for the thousands of families who depend on this vital industry. It is important to remind Mr Jordan and the public of the Coalition Government’s record on rice between 2015 and 2020. During th…

Jordan’s remarks on rice farmers ‘reckless’ says Mustapha

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has pushed back against the recent suggestion by former Finance Minister, Winston Jordan that smaller farmers should exit rice production, describing it as “not only reckless but also reveals a deep disregard for the thousands of families who depend on this vital industry,” a Ministry of Agriculture release stated yesterday. The article Jordan’s remarks on rice farmers ‘reckless’ says Mustapha appeared …

'PPP/C will not abandon rice farmers' - Mustapha slams Jordan's call for small-scale farmers to exit production - INews Guyana

See full statement from Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha: I’ve taken note of the recent statements made by former Finance Minister, Mr. Winston Jordan, regarding Guyana’s rice sector. His recommendation that smaller farmers should exit rice production is not only reckless but also reveals a deep disregard for the thousands of families who depend on […] The post ‘PPP/C will not abandon rice farmers’ – Mustapha slams Jordan’s call for sma…