Aveyime rice project to turn out 2,500 metric tones of rice this June

Aveyime, May 18, GNA - The troubled Aveyime Rice Project, revamped by Priarie Volta Limited is expected to harvest about 2,500 metric tones of rice from its first 100 acres early June this year. Another 100 acres each would be ready for harvest in July and August this year.

A total of 3,177 acres are expected to be irrigated and cultivated within three years.

Mr Everett Anderson, Managing Director, Prarie Volta Limited, a co-investor in the project stated this when he briefed the Volta Regional Minister Mr Joseph Amenowode, during his maiden visit to the project site on Friday.

Describing the project as "first class", Mr Anderson noted that with the quality of the rice mill and the production processes, the project would turn out quality produce, comparable to any in the world, to meet the taste of Ghanaians. Mr Anderson, who showed Mr Amenowode round the silos, the mill, equipment and the production process, said about 300 acres were under cultivation, while another 350 acres were almost ready for planting. He said the project employs 87 permanent and 86 casual workers. Mr Amonowode, who was accompanied by his deputy, Col Cyril Neku, assured the management of the project of government commitment to the success of the project.

He urged the youth of the area to take advantage of the project by understudying the expatriates and get specialized in related jobs to enhance their future prospects.