AGRICULTURAL NEWS - Through their Save the Sheep project, which commenced in November last year, they have raised more than R200 000 to buy maize and contribute towards the transport costs of animal feed to the region.
“We know we can’t crochet the effects of the drought away, but we can make a valuable contribution through our various projects,” said Sybil Visagie, the project’s coordinator.
The women of Sutherland have crocheted hundreds of sheep of between 20cm and 30cm in height so far.
Their product range includes a series of the main breeds found in the district, such as the Black-headed Dorper, Merino, White-headed Dorper and Meatmaster. They recently also included a breed of sheep endemic to the region, namely the Red Head.
