Agricultural food supply could be affected in the next few days
Agricultural food supply could be affected in the next few days Dominican Today
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Report on the Effects of Storm Franklin on Mercado Nuevo
Yesterday the Mercado Nuevo was operating with few products. Arlenis Castillo
Introduction
Yesterday, only 20 trucks entered the Mercado Nuevo when receiving about 300 on Mondays and Thursdays is normal.
Impact on Agricultural Product Supply
In the next few days, the supply of agricultural products for Greater Santo Domingo could be affected because not enough products are entering the Mercado Nuevo de Villas Agrícolas due to the effects of the storm Franklin on transportation and production.
Resumption of Operations at Mercado Nuevo
Although yesterday operations resumed at the Mercado Nuevo, the quantities of products offered were minimal because little merchandise entered the market on Thursday.
The products sold were those the market received last Monday, according to vendors consulted, who also added that their goods were few due to the two days with practically no market operation.
Decrease in Product Entry
According to the president of the Federation of Traders of Mercado Nuevo, Miguel Minaya, yesterday, only 20 trucks with different products entered the market when it is customary to receive about 300 on Mondays and Thursdays.
“Today we made a tour of the market to see which products entered and which did not, but I can tell you that very little came in. Only 20 trucks here at Mercado Nuevo,” he said.
Evaluation of Damage and Supply Normalization
Minaya said it is now time to evaluate the magnitude of the damage caused by the storm, mainly on the country roads that allow access to the different farms.
“Everything will depend on how the access to these farms is, because most of the products are grown in fields where the farms are reached through country roads,” he said.
He foresees that the supply situation for the New Market would be normalized in about two weeks after evaluating and establishing the damages left by the storm last Wednesday.
Continued Functioning of the Market
He indicated that the market would be selling the products that arrive from the provinces where the rains of Franklin did not cause damage and recalled that the market is also of agro-industrial production.
“There are areas such as Moca, where cassava and plantains come from, that did not get as much rain and so the market will continue to function,” added Minaya.
Preliminary Balance on Agricultural Impacts
Yesterday morning, the Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, offered a preliminary balance on the impacts of Tropical Storm Franklin on agriculture, specifying that the province of Azua has been, according to reports, the most affected in agricultural matters. He said that they were informed that there were about three thousand banana plantations affected.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Based on the Article’s Content
- SDG 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round.
- SDG 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article to Measure Progress towards the Identified Targets
- Indicator for SDG 2.1: Prevalence of undernourishment (percentage of population)
- Indicator for SDG 9.1: Proportion of the rural population who live within two kilometers of an all-season road
- Indicator for SDG 11.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing
- Indicator for SDG 13.1: Number of deaths, missing persons, and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round. | Prevalence of undernourishment (percentage of population) |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all. | Proportion of the rural population who live within two kilometers of an all-season road |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. | Number of deaths, missing persons, and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population |
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Source: dominicantoday.com
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