Although Tropical Storm Elsa did not bring significant damage to the agricultural sector, it did constitute an important “dry test,” which demonstrated the efficiency and speed with which the tasks to preserve assets in the current hurricane season were carried out.

As reported by the delegate of Agriculture in this territory, Yoel Martínez Vargas, there was no loss to regret, "although we would have liked, at least, some rainfall to increase the volumes of dammed water," he said.

Once the return to normality has been decreed, the agricultural sector returns to production and develops the activities corresponding to this stage.

“At this time – the delegate referred- the houses of protected crops that have been dismantled are gradually being assembled to avoid damage by the winds, while the windmills and irrigation systems are incorporated their wheels to be located in their perimeters.”

With the provision of food and water, about eight thousand cattle are located in their respective paddocks, animals that were taken to elevated areas due to the proximity of the meteorological event. Other actions are aimed at the movement of hives, which can continue without risk, their transhumance in coastal places where, at this time of year, there are species that favor beekeeping.

"While the harvested products from the fields are marketed, the humidity of the soils is used in the spring sowing campaign and the crops planned for the season are intensified, mainly those of short cycle," he indicated.

“We continue with our main task, to produce food for the people, and everyone's contribution is decisive; this is the only way to contribute to the longed-for food sovereignty,” Yoel Martínez highlighted.