The lack of rain over short rotation plantations growing in the province of Los Ríos. According to an evaluation by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAGAP) and the Department of Economic Development and Productivity (DDEP) Prefecture, 55,745 were damaged 21,925 hectares of rice and corn.
In percentage terms, this represents a loss of 51% of the 108,654 ha of rice planted this winter cycle in the province. In maize loss was 22% of the 101,019 ha planted in this winter.
According to the technical evaluation, in all 13 counties of Los Ríos agricultural losses are recorded. In the case of rice, most damage is recorded in Babahoyo, Vinces, Urdaneta, Baba and Puebloviejo. In maize, the greatest damage is in Windows, Palenque, Vinces and Urdaneta.
"The estimated losses in the province of Los Ríos exceed USD 100 million, the crops most affected are in the south of the province," said the prefect of the province Setting Troy.
Delegations of farmers developed their critical situation Provincial Council meeting Los Rios, who declared an emergency for the agricultural sector.
The Mayor presented the board a contingency plan to initially invest $ 500,000, which was approved unanimously by the Council.
The plan to affected areas is to: deliver seeds and inputs to farmers, support to agricultural mechanization those with remaining land with moisture to replant, and implement fish as an alternative for farmers.
also be given food rations in areas previously identified. And in the next 60 days will help farmers with molasses (sugar cane extract) and vitamin to feed their cattle.
Counselors in solidarity with farmers and promised to deliver promised aid in the coming days.
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