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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

Agriculture Sector Sustains $4.73b in Losses from Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

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19 Jul 2024

July 19 (JIS)

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says assessments indicate that the agriculture sector incurred losses totalling $4.73 billion from the Hurricane Beryl’s passage.

Making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Mr. Green said the assessments indicate that 48,852 farmers have been impacted.

He added that approximately 23,040 hectares of farmland have been affected, noting that the sector also suffered the loss of 323,412 animals, including small ruminants, poultry and cattle.

“The hurricane’s...