Farmers in the Western Cape may face delays in harvesting, after being affected by severe flooding following heavy rains in the province at the weekend.
While the Western Cape experienced one of the best seasons of winter crops this year, farmers face the threat of delays in harvesting and reduced competitiveness due to damage and lower margins, experts warn.
Heavy rains and flooding hit the province at the weekend, in a bitter reminder to farmers of a similar deluge earlier this year.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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