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water on productive soil and ground water which is the only source of irrigation in these islands are of serious concern for any future agricultural activities. Table 2.7: Extent of damage to agriculture islands Agricultural status of islands Number of Total number of per cent islands affected 1 islands affected Major source of income 13 25 52 Secondary source of income 22 42 52 Alternate source of income 12 27 45 Income from agriculture is little significant 65 89 73 Non agricultural islands 16 Total 200 1 Where more than 33per cent of the island flooded According to the MFAMR estimates, about 380.5 ha (50 per cent of the field plots) on the inhabited islands have been destroyed due to saline water intrusion and loss due to crop failure including loss of 269,330 plants. These losses are estimated at Rf. 65 million (US $5 million). Apart from the fields, perennial trees such as coconuts, breadfruits, mango, betel leaf, guava, and water apple are reported to have been uprooted by the waves and to have died (except coconut) because of salt toxicity. Banana has been severely damaged, as the crop is very susceptible to salt stress. Ground water aquifers on more than 50 per cent of the inhibited islands have been completely contaminated by salt intrusion. On the remaining islands, water quality has deteriorated. The extent of damage to the arable land and to groundwater is not easily quantifiable. Moreover, the impact of salts on land and groundwater could be permanent in severe cases. The reclamation of these resources would be time consuming and heavily dependant on rainfall. However, the tsunami has had a minor impact on livestock on inhabited islands. The tsunami damage assessments have been prepared by each atoll office and reported through the NDMC. Although there is an immediate need for further extensive and detailed survey to assess and verify the cost estimates, there is agreement about the general extent of damage to agricultural crops, which need immediate attention. MFAMR has two agriculture stations on the outer islands. Research and development, training and demonstration programmes are conducted at the stations. The southern station located at Laamu, Mendhoo island was the worst affected due to the disaster. ‘Mother plants’ were lost and with it important seeds for future planting. This will severely affect the training programmes scheduled at the station for 2005, and hamper research and demonstration activities (see Table 2.8). 15
Table 2.8: Damage to agricultural facilities Estimate* No. Type of Facility Unit Damage Rf Million US$ Million 1 Field crops Farms 1,271 41.66 3.24 2 Perennials / Fruit trees Households 9,016 23.66 1.84 3 Agricultural input /tools Households 9,016 6.76 0.52 4 Infrastructure Farms 1,272 2.5 0.19 5 Land and water resource 6 Timber and forestry No. 84,1776 8.41 0.65 products 7 Business loss MVR 50per cent of 4.10 0.32 traded value Total 84.84 6.76 The period following the tsunami coincided with the peak tourist season. Farmers whose crops and plants were not affected by the tsunami will also face losses due to reduced demand from the tourism sector during this period of time. In relation to inter-sectoral linkages, the tourism sector has only recently started to rely on local farm produce. Many operators of the resorts have in the past complained about unreliability of supplies from local producers. The confidence that has been built in the recent past is likely to be eroded as a result of the disaster. Hence, it is likely that some or most of the resorts will once again turn to imports. The tsunami disaster has caused stress and trauma in many farming communities. Displacement of families either from their island or home may incur additional loss to the agriculture sector. Many are reluctant to start any farming activities for fear of loss and devastation. Farm incomes depend greatly on the availability of the transport infrastructure accessible to the island. Destruction of jetties, harbours and transport vessels will impact on the cost and incomes earned by farmers. 16
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British market in 2001. In 2004, be
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government revenues from the supply
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number of trainees that have been t
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established as a quality tourism de
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Maldives' unspoiled marine environm
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