Drought affects agricultural sector

Drought affects agricultural sector

Drought affects agricultural sector

By fijivillage.com
Wednesday 25/08/2010
An assessment by the National Farmers Union shows that the current drought has affected the agricultural sector in the Northern and Western Division.

National Farmers Union President, Surendra Lal said the sugar cane and cattle farming areas are the worst affected.

He said people in some areas also have their water sources drying up.

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