Farmers called upon to prepare for the 2012 veld fire season.

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Farmers and land owners are warned to prepare for the 2012 veld fire season.

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The fist fire in the Free State has already occurred in the Vrede district, destroying 2000 ha. Government support is highly unlikely and fodder banks are needed to mitigate the worst effects of veld fires.

Read the full story in the 18 May 2012 issue of FW.

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