Tuesday, November 19, 2013

MEC Gerrit van Rensburg to support farmers hard hit by heavy rains

Mluleki Mrwebi
19 November 2013

Western Cape MEC of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Gerrit van Rensburg said his department is there to support farmers and farm workers of the Western Cape, espcially those who have been affected by the heavy rains over the weekend. 

Van Rensburg wished farmers well as this is harvest time and is the only opportunity for farms to generate income which must see them through for an entire year. 

Ministerial Spokesperson Wouter Kriel said for farmers that experienced some hardships during the flooding the Minister sympathises with them and this is unfortunate that this happened when the industry is trying to create jobs.

Kriel added that there is absolutely nothing that can be done about the weather but we just have to remain hopeful for the better.

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