28 February 2014
The
Western Cape Department of Agriculture and Rural Development together with
Transnet Freight Rail are assisting farmers who have been severely affected by
the impact of the current drought in some parts of the country.
General
Manager of Agricultural and Bulk Liquids at Transnet Freight Rail Ulreico
Davids said food security impacts the entire country; therefore a train service
will be used to deliver food to affected farms at no cost.
Davids
said Transnet Freight Rail has allocated the train service to move more
food to Vryburg as well as the drought stricken provinces like Kimberly in North West
“We have
already placed the wagon last week Friday. The train will start to move today
until next week Monday in Vryburg and Upington which will then further
distribute to the farmers in that area.” Davids added.
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