The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) together with the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG) contribute to the strengthening of food production in the western part of the country, according to an official statement.

Havana, Cuba.- The press release noted the plans for Cuba’s westernmost province, Pinar del Río, in support of the recovery from Hurricane Ian.

For this purpose, FAO, with support from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), delivered 514 kilograms of seeds of different crops (radish, Spanish and Chinese chard, chives, beets, and carrots) 3.68 tons of which were produced.

Such a contribution benefits a population of 327,385 people in Pinar del Río, the communiqués added.

The director of the Pinar del Río-based Unidad Empresarial de Base de Semillas, Jorge Luis Díaz, thanked FAO for this donation to productive units in the most affected municipalities (Pinar del Río, Los Palacios, Consolación del Sur, San Luis, San Juan y Martínez, Viñales, and La Palma).

Food Processor Misleydis Márquez said that the acquisition of seeds allowed for a quick recovery after the hurricane. (PL)