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BFAP says adaptation is key to the wine industry’s future
...than 60 years, largely due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and heavy rains. South Africa produced 883 million litres of wine in 2024, down 5,4% y/y and...
Some handy on-farm water saving tips
...wind speed, limiting moisture loss, and improving the efficiency of irrigation by minimising drift.” Plan for drought Once a suitable crop has been selected, an irrigation plan should be developed...
Building on a family wool farming legacy
...drought seasons,” he says. Battenhausen believes in making lemonade when life gives you lemons. “I need to have a plan in the back of my pocket at all times, so...
Reviving indigenous crops to support farmers and improve nutrition
...and millet (finger and pearl varieties), are healthy, versatile, and offer added production benefits like hardiness and drought tolerance. Moreover, she says these grain crops’ adaptability means they’ll also perform...
A drought-proofing how-to for South African farmers
...view drought-proofing as an ongoing process rather than a once-off fix. “Drought-proofing is about building a self-sustaining system that requires continuous attention and adaptation. Many people expect quick fixes, but...
The role of cover crops in regenerative farming
...of the soil doubles. That’s a direct buffer against drought. It’s not just soil improvement; it’s risk management. “Although it is the alfa and omega to raise the organic matter...
Working to the benefit of farmers
...country- wide drought, with its members. Technical support The RPO also involves relevant experts to provide its members with technical support or advice, depending on the problems producers are experiencing....
How top potato farmer optimises production
...for potato production even steeper. “Two years ago, we had a drought. For the past two years, it’s been too wet. Last year we had three hailstorms. Planting potatoes is...
Pests, tariffs, dwindling herds drive US beef price surge
...the decline in cattle numbers? According to AP, many factors were contributing to the decline in cattle numbers, including drought and cattle prices. The emergence of the New World screwworm...
Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report
...nutrition insecurity,” according to the report. READ ‘Dexters carry us through the drought’ The report, titled ‘Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023–2025’, highlighted how droughts compounded poverty, hunger, energy insecurity,...
Western Cape farmers to benefit from free Green Economy Roadshow
...as step-by-step guides for improving water security, an increasingly urgent priority in the Western Cape’s drought-prone regions, and strategies for lowering electricity costs by adopting renewable energy will be made...
Dam levels are promising, but some provinces still face challenges
...drought conditions and ongoing water restrictions highlighted the fragile nature of the country’s water security. “We cannot overlook ongoing drought in parts of the Northern Cape, with various parts of...
