Wow - the day yesterday was so wet. The farm we are staying on now had 45mls in a thunderstorm on Tuesday evening. That stopped the shearing of their Dohne flock. The crops are huge and I feel happy for these people who have endured many years of reduced rainfall and drought.
We heard from Ellen White (Project Officer, Rural Women Leading Change) and other rural women yesterday of the incredible efforts to bring the communities together during those many years of trial due to this variable climate.
I must go now. Joy - we are off on a crop inspection. 4 - 5 Tonne wheat and barley crops to look at. Locusts are the big threat from the north. Right up my alley!!
Talk soon
Drought- to thunderstorms, and still the threat of Locusts.. Sounds absolutely unrelenting. How are these people keeping their spirits in check?
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