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The Para district of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) recently conducted a cassava survey in the indigenous villages of Pikin Saron and Bigi Poika. With this inventory, LVV maps the presence of the Witches' Broom Disease (WBD) in cassava crops, so that the spread of this harmful disease can be identified and tackled in a timely manner. During the field visits, cassava plots were carefully inspected for symptoms of WBD. In addition, residents have been provided with inf…

The Office of the President, through the Public Relations Office, has started distributing food parcels to communities affected by the pollution of the Saramacca River. On Tuesday, July 28, more than 200 Pikin Saron households were provided with food packages and drinking water. This is necessary because people can no longer use the river water due to a massive fish death. Due to health concerns, communities have been asked not to consume the water and fish from the river until further notice. …

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) remains committed to food security, healthy nutrition and social involvement. In this context, on July 27, 2026, the Wanica-A/Kwatta district office, under the leadership of district coordinator Pritviraj Kalidien and with the support of Minister Mike Noersalim, presented a donation of 100 vegetable plants to the Esther Foundation. The donation consisted of various vegetable crops, including ocher, pepper, antroewa, tomato and cabbage. …

The Livestock Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) participated on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the Mini Info Fair of the Suriname Police Force (KPS), which was held simultaneously with the KPS Community Sports Day at the fairground in Groningen in the Saramacca district. With this participation, the directorate underlined the importance of accessible information and close involvement with the community. The Mini Info Fair was all about providing practical in…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV), Brokopondo district, has successfully participated in the Health Fair, organized by the Brokopondo Medical Mission. The fair took place on July 24th. on the grounds of the LBO Brokopondo school. The Health Fair attracted an estimated 400 to 500 visitors, including residents from various villages and students from VOJ Atjoni. The event was entirely dedicated to health, prevention and a healthy lifestyle. The LVV Brokopondo stand was one…