INITIAL harm assessments of flood affected areas within the Western and Northern divisions by the Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) have proven a combination of farms impacted whereas others have been unaffected by final month’s heavy downpours.
SCGF chief government officer Raj Sharma mentioned they have been working with the Drainage Board to clear up waterlogged trenches close to farms to make sure a fast restoration.
“Throughout our visitation and inspection over the weekend, we didn’t file a serious harm however the observations in Labasa and Seaqaqa present farms in Naleba, Soasoa, Vunivau and Korotari had no main damages sustained from the current flooding,” mentioned Mr Raj.
“Some low-laying crossings have been flooded however no main damages triggered to close by farms.
“In some farms, there are waterlogging because of farm scopes and drainage points.”
Mr Sharma mentioned in-farm drainage works in these farms had additionally assisted within the fast return of floodwaters.
He mentioned there have been no stories of cane and structural damages in farms in Ba.
“Solely low-lying cane farms collected water and the identical is receding regularly, nonetheless, I’ve additionally consulted Ministry of Waterways and Drainage Board for the fixing of those points.
“Some bridge edges in Valevotu and Nacai have been washed away and entry to city is an issue whereas the Veisaru Bridge in Vuntuni additionally suffered some harm.”
Mr Sharma mentioned growers on this scenario would go to the Sugar Cane Growers Council for parametric insurance coverage help.
“In Tavua and Rakiraki the harm to cane was very minimal to nil in farms on hilly terrains. Flat areas like Mataniwai, Nabuna, Yaladro is the place the water phase stays an unsolved challenge. There have been famous damages to small crossings and important damages to vegetable farms.”
He added related observations in Lautoka whereas in Nadi, a farmer would wish help as a result of his home was broken within the floods.
“In Nawaicoba, Arolevu, Korovuto, Malolo, Qeleloa and Togomasi areas, there was not a lot harm to cane crop.
“Nevertheless, cane harm has been famous on a number of farms in Qeleloa space because of flooding.
“There was structural harm to one of many farmer’s homes because of flooding in Qeleloa.
“Many of the farmers have sustained losses for extra revenue from vegetable farming.”
In the meantime, the Ministry of Sugar is understanding a option to help affected farmers.
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