Belize Triggers Anticipatory Action to support Farmers Ahead of Drought Risk | World Food Programme
Belmopan, BELIZE – The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, in collaboration with the National Meteorological Services and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has activated Belize’s Anticipatory Action (AA) mechanism for drought, following a forecast indicating an increase likelihood of below-average rainfall for the upcoming season. Pre‑identified farmers in the drought‑prone districts of Orange Walk, Corozal, and Cayo in Belize will receive anticipatory cash assistance ahead of the forecasted drought. This early support will enable farmers to take proactive measures, such as investing in water‑storage equipment, drought‑tolerant seeds, or irrigation supplies, enabling them to protect their crops, safeguard their livelihoods, and reduce the impacts of the expected dry conditions before they occur.
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Belmopan, BELIZE – The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, in collaboration with the National Meteorological Services and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has activated Belize’s Anticipatory Action (AA) mechanism for drought, following a forecast indicating an increase likelihood of below-average rainfall for the upcoming season. Pre‑identified farmers in the drought‑prone districts of Orange Walk, Corozal, and Cayo in Belize will receive anticipatory cash assistance ahead of the forecasted drought. This early support will enable farmers to take proactive measures, such as investing in water‑storage equipment, drought‑tolerant seeds, or irrigation supplies, enabling them to protect their crops, safeguard their livelihoods, and reduce the impacts of the expected dry conditions before they occur.
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