Hurricane Beryl caused severe damage to agriculture in the Caribbean

According to the report, the main humanitarian needs in food security focus on restoring the fishing capacity of artisanal fishermen and actors involved in the value chain, which includes equipment and infrastructure for processing, conservation and transformation; provide planting materials to recover affected crops, as well as inputs for short-cycle crops that serve as an alternative source of food and income; cash transfers and other mechanisms so that the most vulnerable fishermen and farmers can access basic needs; and food assistance for the affected population. Agriculture in Jamaica has also suffered damage, with preliminary assessments indicating that several crops have been affected, with authorities estimating more than US$6.4 million in damage to the agricultural sector, raising concerns about food security and livelihoods. Damaged crops include vegetables and fruits, which are sources of food on the island.