Farmers affected by the November 10 freak flood are set to receive aid from a Ministry of Agriculture support programme aimed at helping them rebuild operations and recover losses, Minister of Agriculture Dr Shantal Munro-Knight announced on Wednesday.

The widespread flooding, which claimed the life of one man, left homes submerged in water, mud and debris, and destroyed crops and livestock across several farming districts.

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the agriculture minister apologised for the delayed response to some affected farmers.