Guyana Advances Plans to Develop Industrial Hemp Sector

GUYANA – Guyana’s minister of agriculture said that the government is moving ahead with plans to establish an industrial hemp industry, with key cultivation zones already identified, once processing infrastructure is in place.

The minister noted that interest from international investors is already building, particularly around the establishment of a processing facility that would be required before large-scale cultivation can begin.

Officials say the proposed industry could open new opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing and exports, while providing additional income streams for farmers and investors as Guyana continues to diversify its economy.