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.
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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.
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