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Storm-hit farmers face fresh losses and worry about sowing winter crops

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Continued rain is causing fresh losses for farmers after a major storm, while wet soil threatens the sowing of winter crops.
  • Lithuania’s Agriculture Ministry has asked municipalities to collect damage data by September 11 and urged farmers to document their losses.
  • The ministry may seek European Commission support and plans not to impose sanctions for storm-related failures, but payment deferrals with business partners require mutual agreement.

Farmers are facing new losses after a major storm because the rain has not stopped. Some fear they will not be able to sow winter crops on time while their fields remain waterlogged.

Some farmers initially did not report the damage. They are now seeking help as further losses emerge. The Agriculture Ministry has asked municipalities to gather information on the damage by September 11 and has urged farmers to record their losses.

The ministry will then decide whether to approach the European Commission for support. It also plans not to impose sanctions when farmers fail to meet obligations because of the storm.

That exemption will not cover agreements with business partners. Farmers are therefore trying to negotiate deferred payments, but such arrangements can be made only if both sides agree. Waterlogged fields may also make it difficult for some farmers to meet environmental commitments.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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