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Ministry of Agriculture issues Safety Measures Advisory for Farmers

Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2022. 3:11 pm CST.

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise (MAFSE) on Tuesday issued a Safety Measures Advisory for Farmers ahead of the impending storm approaching the country.

MAFSE advised farmers to take safety measures as Tropical Storm Lisa, which at midday was about 385 miles almost due east of Dangriga Town, is expected to approach the Belize coast late Wednesday with landfall, as a hurricane, possible for late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

The Ministry of Agriculture advised farmers, particularly those in low-lying and flood-prone areas to safeguard their families and livelihoods.

MAFSE advised crop producers “to harvest available and mature crops; make a note of all crops planted and production amounts; and store harvested crops in cool, dry areas to avoid spoilage or losses”.

The advice to producers with tropical greenhouses or cover structures is “to remove covering materials (UV plastic and anti-viral netting); safely store equipment and supplies; and to make a note of all crops planted and production amounts, including taking pictures of the structure(s)”.

MAFSE recommended livestock producers “to temporarily relocate animals to safer areas; ensure availability of animal feed and water, and make a count of all animals”.

Farm inputs are advised, “to secure all farm machinery and farm inputs and relocate all pesticides and pesticide containers to avoid spillage and contamination”. 

 

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