Farmers urged to farm the wind

THE co-operative movement, which has helped the growth of agribusiness over the years, is now encouraging rural people to start farming the wind.

ICOS, the umbrella body for co-ops, has announced that it wants to promote the development of the renewable sustainable energy potential of the north-west border region.

It recommends the setting up of a framework to encourage and inform co-operatives, the community and farmers of the benefits of rural-owned and controlled energy production.