Yakusari farmers protest over flooded conditions, bemoan losses

Stephen Wallace and Dalmanie Benny in their flooded farm yesterday, showing their peppers that were destroyed

Farmers of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder burnt tyres on the road yesterday in frustration over the stagnant floodwater on their farms which has resulted in losses of their rice, cash crops and livestock.

The protest started around 8.30 am yesterday and residents demanded urgent attention and an end to the “disaster” they are facing.

As their frustration escalated, they placed tyres across the road and set them alight. A team of police officers subsequently arrived and put the