Farmer's Weekly

Ostrich farmers in distress due to drought and COVID-19

Ostrich producers in the Klein Karoo are expecting a challenging production year due to the prolonged drought in the region, as well as the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joey Potgieter, chairperson of Agri Klein that the region was entering its sixth year of drought.

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