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April 14th, 2008
Posted: 08:46 PM ET
From CNN’s Alberto Pando CASABLANCA, Chile (CNN) — A severe winter drought that has wrung dry much of central Chile could have grave consequences for about a million small farmers, affecting the price of food and the availability of energy. More than two-thirds of Chile’s provinces have been declared emergency agricultural zones and the vast majority of the lakes and ponds are dry or nearly dry. Government authorities have promised $50 million in aid, and more if needed, said Marigen Hornkohl, minister of agriculture, who noted that agricultural exports are key to Chile’s economy. |
 
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