Minister calls on farmers to be on high alert in cyclone season

Minister for Agriculture and Natural Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has called on farmers to be on high alert as the country is entering its cyclone season.

Seruiratu said farmers should be proactive as natural disasters can happen anytime.

He said the ministry will also be giving advice to farmers during this period.

Seruiratu said their main aim is to minimize the costs and risks.

While opening the Asian Productivity Workshop on Financial Risk Analysis and Risk Management in Agribusiness, Seruiratu stressed the importance of the stakeholders working together and sharing information.