October 12, 2022:

To mitigate the potential effects of Tropical Storm Julia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise hereby advises all farmers who are in low-lying and flood-prone areas to safeguard their families and livelihoods as needed.

All farmers are advised to observe the following measures:

· Crop producers are advised to

– harvest available and mature crops

– make a note of all crops planted and production amounts

– store harvested crops in cool, dry areas to avoid spoilage or losses

· Producers with tropical greenhouses or cover structures are asked to

– remove covering materials (UV plastic and anti-viral netting)

– safely store equipment and supplies

– make a note of all crops planted and production amounts, including taking pictures of the structure(s)

· Livestock producers are advised to

– temporarily relocate animals to safer areas

– ensure availability of animal feed and water

– make a count of all animals

· Farm inputs

– secure all farm machinery and farm inputs

– relocate all pesticides and pesticide containers to avoid spillage and contamination