As El Nino returns, farmers look to a higher power

Friday, September 14, 2018

Farmers say El Nino will not keep them off their lands PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

With the memories of the disastrous 2015/16 season fresh in their minds, farmers around the country had their worst fears confirmed recently with the announcement that El Nino is returning this year. As science 'fails' them, the farmers are placing their hope in a higher power. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

“We still trust in the living God. We alone cannot change the situation and while we will listen to the experts, we trust in You.”

The farmer prays to mark the opening of a meeting to announce the 2018/19 rainfall forecast. Around the room, even before Meteorological Services Department experts read out the forecast, there’s a heavy sense of foreboding.

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As El Nino returns, farmers look to a higher power