NATIONAL NEWS - The Western Cape Government will need at least R60 million to feed livestock as farmers endure a potentially crippling drought.
The province wants certain areas declared as disaster zones.
Agri Western Cape has welcomed government’s request to declare parts of the province a disaster zone.
Agri Western Cape’s Carl Opperman said, “Especially in the areas where the drought is taking place, where the drought is having devastating effects not only on the farming communities but also the rural economies.”
The national government has already declared the North West, Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal disaster zones.
Agri Western Cape has welcomed government’s request to declare parts of the province a disaster zone.
Agri Western Cape’s Carl Opperman said, “Especially in the areas where the drought is taking place, where the drought is having devastating effects not only on the farming communities but also the rural economies.”
The national government has already declared the North West, Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal disaster zones.
