The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will be hiring companies in the province to carry out the drilling of wells and building reservoirs as part of a plan to mitigate the effects of drought in the area.

Prensa.com reports that in addition "... agricultural aqueducts will be created which will benefit approximately 20 producers, says the Minister of Agricultural Development (MIDA), Jorge Arango."

"... To ensure the effectiveness of this program, the head of the MIDA explained that they will be hiring companies from the province - who know the area- , who in addition must have their own operators who provide well drilling services."

Source: Prensa.com

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