### Guinea Enforces Strict Livestock Control During Agricultural Season
#### Background
In Guinea, the management of livestock during the agricultural season is mandated by law. This requirement is rooted in the provisions of the Pastoral Code, specifically articles 25 and 26, which outline the responsibilities of livestock owners during this critical period.
#### What Happened
On Friday, July 18, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock issued a firm directive emphasizing the prohibition of livestock wandering freely across the national territory during the farming season, extending until the complete harvest of crops. The minister’s announcement underscores the necessity of aligning theoretical frameworks with practical enforcement to protect agricultural activities.
#### Implications
This directive mandates regional and prefectural administrative authorities, in conjunction with the decentralized services of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the National Chamber of Agriculture, and the Livestock/Meat Federation, to ensure strict compliance with the new regulation. The aim is to prevent livestock from interfering with crop production, thereby safeguarding the agricultural yield.
#### Official Reactions
The minister further cautioned that any violations of this directive would attract penalties as stipulated by law. This announcement signals a robust approach to enforcing existing pastoral regulations, aiming to mitigate conflicts between agricultural and livestock activities during the cultivation and harvest periods.
Original source: Bhoye Barry for guinee7.com
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