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Western Cape farmers call for easing of water restrictions to repair drought damage

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Western Cape farmers are calling on government to reveal how much water they are likely to be allocated this summer, so they can make plans to fix the damage caused by the 60% cut in their water supply. Some farmers say they have already experienced their Day Zero – now they want to know if they will be allocated enough water for the coming season to enable them to get back on their feet. Western Cape agriculture lost R5.6-billion and 30 000 jobs because of the drought. The sector employs 340 ...
 
 
 
 
 

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