How the dry spell is killing Northern farmers� dreams

Friday, January 19, 2018

Memory lane: TOTUMA farmers with Agriculture Minister, Patrick Ralotsia during last year's bumper harvest

FRANCISTOWN: The persisting lack of rainfall in the country is proving hugely disruptive to the ploughing season in areas around the northern region.

Farmers in the Central and North East districts under TOTUMA Arable and Commercial Farmers Association, are attempting to soldier on with their plans despite the challenges.

TOTUMA is an acronym for the Tonota, Tutume and Masunga farming areas.

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How the dry spell is killing Northern farmers� dreams

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