Farmers want assistance now

25.JAN.11

Editor: Recent developments in the farming community in the rural districts are hampering farmers, especially banana farmers.{{more}}

One such problem is the slow process by which Wincrop insurance monies are delivered to farmers. It should be done in a timely and speedy manner.

Whatever rainfall that we receive in the dry season is welcomed and this year, so far, has been good.

Farmers therefore want to get their crops speedily replanted and rehabilitated. One hopes the relevant authorities speedily assist the farmers.

Concerned farmer