Journalist Caroline Popavic from Martinique la 1ère filmed a feature about coconuts in Guyana. The documentary (in French) tells the story of the rise of Guyana’s coconut sector from the perspective of both smallholder farmers and large integrated companies.
"Coconut Output to Quadruple by 2025"
A detailed article published by the Stabroek News covering the rapidly growing interest from the international investor community in Guyanese coconuts. The article also features the "Lead Farmer" programme, an initiative to "catalyze business alliance formation" between smallholder farmers and larger farmers. Pomeroon Trading has been a Lead Farmer since the inception of the programme. See the full article here.
“There are currently 25,000 acres of coconut trees within Guyana ... Investors are interested in expanding this to about 100,000 acres within a decade”
Pomeroon Trading is featured in the Guyana Chronicle.
The expansive article covers the Pomeroon Coconut Nursery, plans for processing facilities, and the fertility of the Pomeroon region. See the full article here
“The Caribbean is close to the world’s largest demand centre (the US) but produces less than one percent of the world’s supply of coconuts. With Guyana’s fertile soils and perfect agronomic conditions, I believe this can change”
“They are rehabilitating the current estate as well as doing some replanting. It’s an investment we welcome. I believe they will help the estate reach its true potential”
