“The cattle are dying”: the desperate plea for help from Dominican dairy farmers

The Association of Cattle Ranchers of Las Matas de Farfán (ASOGAFAR) in the Dominican Republic has requested that the municipality's livestock sector be declared in a state of emergency. The urgent appeal was issued on Thursday due to a severe drought that has severely depleted water and pasture resources, leading to the death of livestock.

The crisis threatens the livelihood of local dairy and cattle producers, highlighting the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to extreme weather conditions in the region. The formal request seeks immediate government intervention to address the mounting losses and secure critical resources for the surviving animals.