Senwes Scenario April / May 2016 | Page 35

T RA D E N E W S Food prices are increasing, towns and cities are experiencing water problems. THE PSYCHE OF THE FARMER A farmer is in essence a farmer. It is a calling. A farmer is a farmer on his own farm only. Suffering to the current extent often becomes too much. He has emotional ties to grain and animals - a huge responsibility towards his family, his employees, his animals and his land. perhaps deliberate? What we are experiencing at present is a harvesting process of sorts. Is it really such a bad thing? You have to know that the Spirit of God always pleads on our behalf. It leaves us speechless. However, when we are without words, the Holy Spirit speaks on our behalf. MESSAGE TO PRODUCERS Be strong and persevere! Know and believe that God will take care of you. We may not always understand that everything, even bad things, happen for a reason. God is still in control. FINE BALANCE There is always a fine balance even in situations when producers can no longer produce and accounts have to be paid. At such a time it is necessary to display courage. FARMERS ARE ALWAYS IN THE