FARMERS in the Kinta Valley are at the mercy of the extreme weather conditions in recent weeks. All crops do not agree with extreme weather conditions,” said the 75-year-old when met at his 0.8ha farm in Tanah Hitam, Chemor, about 25km from Ipoh. Wary of the weather that lies ahead, Chai said he would hold off planting any more new crops until the weather improved. In nearby Bercham, Pheong Kui Foo said during the dry weather, he had to constantly water his crops each day. Chai do not intend to grow any new crops on his farm in Tanah Hitam, Chemor until the weather improves.

Source: The Star November 16, 2017 06:45 UTC