Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits

Drought-stricken farmers in the Free State were in a desperate financial situation, according to Free State Agriculture's operational manager, Dr Jack Armour.

By Annelie Coleman

28 Jan 2014

Image courtesy of Julie A. Wenskoski / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Image courtesy of Julie A. Wenskoski / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

He said many of the farmers have used their financial reserves to keep their animals alive, while others had to sell the animals at rock bottom prices.

Read the full article on www.farmersweekly.co.za.

Source: Farmer's Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly has a long and proud history of serving South Africa’s agricultural industry. Throughout the years, Farmer’s Weekly has been a clarion for South Africa’s farming community and, the magazine remains fully committed to its original undertaking – the advancement of the interests of farmers and their industry.

Go to: www.farmersweekly.co.za

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