Cuban farmers are facing severe challenges after Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, devastated crops in Artemisa province two weeks ago. The storm caused widespread damage, with farms losing key crops like bananas, beans, yucca, mango, and avocado, along with critical infrastructure such as fences and power lines.
Leonardo Abreu, a farmer in Caimito, reported extensive losses, including the destruction of his crops and the breakdown of his generator. "Everything has been wiped out," he said, adding that without electricity or water for irrigation, his ability to restart his operations is severely limited. "We're starting again from scratch," said the 47-year-old farmer from Caimito, visibly overwhelmed by the loss, as reported by Reuters. "Everything has been wiped out."
