Cyclone Dineo cancels Masunga farmers� Field Day

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Still suffering: Floodwaters are yet to abate in the parts of the North West

FRANCISTOWN: Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Dineo and the devastation on agricultural activities in Tonota, Tutume, Masunga (TOTUMA) have forced the cancellation of the area’s annual Field Day.

The event, a marketing highlight of the area agricultural calendar, was due to be held on April 19 and 20 in Masunga.

From forecasts of a bumper harvest, farmers in the region say Dineo’s floodwaters and devastation are pointing to low yields and nothing to exhibit at the field day.

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Cyclone Dineo cancels Masunga farmers� Field Day

FRANCISTOWN: Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Dineo and the devastation on agricultural activities in Tonota, Tutume, Masunga (TOTUMA) have forced the cancellation of the area’s annual Field Day.

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