AGRICULTURAL NEWS - More than 100 drought-stricken Northern Cape sheep farmers, who have been struggling to keep their livestock fed and supplied with water, have been thrown a lifeline by two local wind energy farms.
The Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms have collaborated to respond to a formal request for drought relief support from commercial and developing sheep farmers from 118 farms in their surrounding areas.
“Farmers, some of whom are facing ruin, are desperate for assistance that will help them cope with the situation and aid in avoiding the economic knock-on effect that will [negatively] impact the local community of Loeriesfontein,” said Vanessa Fredericks, economic development manager at Loeriesfontein Wind Farm.
