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Belizeans Farmers Receive USD$100,000 from NEMO

Belizeans Farmers Receive USD$100,000 from NEMO

The Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA) just got a major boost with a hundred thousand USD donation from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO). After Tropical Storm Sara wreaked havoc, farmers in the Belize River Valley and Cotton Tree areas suffered huge losses in feed, livestock, pastures, and their overall livelihoods. This generous initiative aims to help ten cattle farmers in the Belize River Valley and Crooked Tree recover from their losses and build resilience for future disasters. The donation was made possible thanks to a collaboration between NEMO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Embassy of Taiwan. National Emergency Coordinator Daniel Mendez shared more details about this much-needed support.

 

Daniel Mendez

                        Daniel Mendez

Daniel Mendez, National Emergency Coordinator, NEMO

“This project is not just about recovery, it’s also about building resilience and ensuring the long term sustainability of our livestock industry.  Over the past few months, we have seen the first-hand impact of Tropical Storm Sara. And in fact, that impact continues to be felt today because there are still many places, particularly in Crooked Tree, that remain underwater. So the flooding has caused significant damage to pastures, leaving animals without feed and causing a great deal of livestock losses for the farmers in these communities. And we know that this is a source of their livelihoods. Today, we take an important step forward with this project. Which addresses both the immediate needs of our farmers and they’re building their long-term resilience. Phase one of this project will address the urgent need of farmers by providing silage and mill feed to ensure that livestock can survive and thrive in the short term. Looking at phase two, the focus will be on establishing water-resistant pastures and building the capacity of farmers in advanced techniques for silage production, veterinary care, and pasture management. Given this recovery and emergency assistance, we are empowering our farmers with the tools and knowledge to withstand and manage future natural hazards, ensuring that they are better prepared.”

 

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