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Milk prices to increase by May due to drought
South African consumers will be paying more for milk from May, due to the drought and milk supply shortages.
SA summer crops remain under severe drought stress
SA’s summer crops remain under severe drought strain and widespread, penetrating rains are urgently needed to prevent the demise of crops still on the lands, according to a Grain SA statement.
Efficient feeding during drought
Precision feeding can take the sting out of a drought, according to Dr Chris Landman, a feed specialist and consultant. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Agri SA and WeChat Africa team up to support farmers in drought
WeChat and Agri SA have partnered to create a mobile donation channel to help people in drought-stricken areas.
Livestock can survive a drought, learn how
The drought continues to have a major effect on livestock production. Special management practices are needed for herd management to survive a drought.
“Government has a plan to respond to drought” – Gordhan
Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan assured South Africa that government had a plan to respond to the drought and set the country’s ailing economy on a new path.
Agriculture needs R12 billion from Gordhan for drought relief
South Africa’s agricultural industry needs R12 billion to mitigate the effects of the current drought and to contribute to long-term sustainable local food production, according to Henk Vermeulen, Free State Agriculture CEO.
Dire long-term drought fallout for Southern Africa
Schalk Pienaar, Agbiz chairperson, says that the current drought is by far the worst he has experienced in his 35-year career in agriculture. The effects will have an impact on the entire Southern African economy and consumers can expect a major spike in food prices from August.
SONA fails to acknowledge farmers, drought
Agri Eastern Cape has expressed disappointment about President Jacob Zuma’s 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Entire country affected by drought, report reveals
The devastating drought experienced by South Africa last year could be expected to put consumers under great pressure for the foreseeable future, according to a report from the University of the Free State.
Grass project brings hope to drought-stricken farmers
Although the Hope Grass Project (HGP) sprang to life just over two weeks ago, more than 1 000 fodder bales and untold quantities of grass cuttings have already been received for distribution to drought-stricken livestock farmers.
Drought tightens its grip
The effect of the drought on agriculture is intensifying on an almost daily basis. It’s already caused production to decline by more than 42%, according to an analysis done by the Western Cape government.
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