GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it has held discussions with a high-level team of Brazilian investors to explore large-scale agricultural opportunities as part of a broader national strategy to expand production, attract foreign investment, and enhance Guyana’s contribution to regional food security.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said the discussions underscored the government’s readiness to facilitate investments across key agricultural areas, noting that Guyana’s vast lands and supportive policy environment position the country as an attractive destination for strategic partnerships.
He spoke of the opportunities for collaboration between international investors and local farmers to accelerate productivity and scale up agro-industrial development, and that this growing interest from Brazil comes at a time when Guyana is undertaking major transformational projects designed to strengthen cross-border trade and agricultural expansion.
The government said central to this vision is the ongoing development of the Linden to Lethem corridor, which will create a direct land link between Guyana and northern Brazil, adding that the upgraded roadway is expected to reduce transportation time significantly and costs, opening a vital trade route that connects Brazilian markets to Guyana’s ports and, by extension, the Caribbean and North America.
Complementing this corridor is the development of a modern port facility at Parika, which will play a critical role in the expansion of agro-export.
The new port is being designed with integrated cold storage, packaging, and agro-processing facilities, enabling farmers to preserve produce, reduce post-harvest losses, and access regional and international markets more efficiently.
The government statement said that these initiatives aim to fully unlock the economic potential between Guyana and Brazil, particularly in the State of Roraima, where agricultural production continues to expand rapidly.
“With strategic infrastructure, strong political will, and growing investor confidence, Guyana is positioning itself as a key gateway linking South America to Caribbean markets, creating new opportunities for farmers, investors, and regional partners alike,” the statement added.
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