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soils, wide open spaces with ample buffer
zones, and direct proximity to grain and
oilseed production. The pipeline has
enabled water to be available for these
new developments.
Food processing, value adding to the grain
produced in the region, is another option
for development. Historically these types
of investment have not been possible
due to poor water security and VƗG