Minister Mustapha said that the government was working with the cane farmers to develop 35,000 acres to cultivate cane, citrus, and coconuts, a press release from the ministry said. “Last week, President Ali met with a number of cane farmers from the Upper Corentyne area, and he instructed that I, along with other ministers, work with the groups. While speaking on cane cultivation at Skeldon, Minister Mustapha said that GuySuCo is expected to cultivate approximately 1,000 hectares by the end of November. Also, with the additional farmers who have between 10,000 to 12,000 acres, cane cultivation will see a turnaround at Skeldon,” he added. From the ministry, we’ll be working with the farmers to develop all of the main drainage canals and other infrastructure to enhance the area,” Minister Mustapha said.