[LISTEN] Farmers breathe a sigh of relief under level 4 lockdown conditions
Agri SA says farmers are breathing a sigh of relief with level 4 lockdown conditions in place.
According to Agri SA's Omri van Zyl, level 5 lockdown restrictions affected agriculture significantly with, for example, the restaurant and tourism industry effectively shut down completely.
"At least we can keep on producing and exporting our produce - citrus is coming into season and that is a big crop for South African exports," says Van Zyl.
Listen to Van Zyl below:
Van Zyl notes that the prohibition on the sale of alcohol and tobacco products has had a knock-on effect on farmers.
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Agri SA will not be taking the matter to court, although it is trying to lobby government to re-open these sectors as well.
Listen to Van Zyl below: