Praia, May 5 (Inforpress) – The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, will receive on Wednesday a delegation of farmers from northern Santiago seeking to present the crisis affecting agricultural activity in the region due to the invasion of wild animals.
The meeting, scheduled for 12:pm at the Presidential Palace, will include farmers Firmino Gomes Afonso, resident in Monte Pausada (São Miguel), and Magda, who are expected to present to the head of State their serious concerns regarding the proliferation of monkeys and wild chickens (“peladas”) on their properties.
According to a source from the Presidency, producers claim that the situation has caused significant crop losses, as well as affecting homes and water supply sources, generating fear, abandonment of farming and undermining the tranquillity and sustainability of agricultural activity in the region.
The representatives intend to request the intervention of the President of the Republic, through his influence, with the competent authorities, aiming for special attention and an urgent response to this situation.
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