Poultry farmer undeterred by floods

But when too much rainfall leads to crop and livestock destruction, farmers are left impoverished.

One farmer who understands this better is Tlokweng's Itumeleng Mabaka of Rich Melody Investment. Mabaka says the heavy rains that recently fell in the country nearly ruined her poultry business as egg production at her farm came to a standstill. "During the heavy rains, my chickens did not lay eggs. At times I would find only cracked eggs," she says. Mabaka explains that the layers need sunlight if they are to produce strong quality eggs.