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The long drought in Namibia
Namibia is suffering its worst drought in 30 years. This is not only affecting grain and livestock production but has left 34% of the population, in southern Africa’s driest country, in need of urgent food support. Carine van Vuuren reports.
Namibian agriculture slows in bad drought
Experts believe the current drought in Namibia is the worst experienced in three decades.
Proactive strategies for drought
Veld management has more to do with the season of rest than the system of grazing. Izak du Plessis discusses strategy and action for managing stock on veld during drought.
North West premier stalls on drought relief
The North West province has gone an entire season without rain, but financial support remains out of reach, as Premier Thandi Modise is yet to declare it a drought disaster area.
Beating drought with the help of resurrection plants
If molecular biologist Prof Jill Farrant is successful, farmers could soon have access to cultivars that can withstand one
or even two months of extreme drought.
Australian Droughtmaster thrives in tough SA conditions
The Australian Droughtmaster will be a serious new player in the South African beef cattle arena, says Droughtmaster breeder Johan van der Nest. Annelie Coleman reports on the potential impact of this breed on the local beef scene.
The great Droughtmaster debate
I blame the past few difficult weeks in my life on Johan van der Nest and his passion for the Droughtmaster breed... Oops! I’m not allowed to say that. Sorry, I’ll start again...
Drought pushes down meat prices
Now is the time for consumers to bargain hunt, according to Koos van der Ryst, vice-chairperson of the National Red Meat Producer’s Organisation (RPO).
Markets react to drought in central regions
The impact of the drought in SA’s central grain-producing areas is gaining momentum and is already being reflected in a sharp increase in maize prices.
Drought persists in North West
The situation in the two North West district municipalities, Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, has not changed as the municipalities were still experiencing a severe drought.
Drought escalating in North West and Northern Cape
The drought in the north and north-western parts of the Northern Cape has escalated to such an extent that Agri Northern Cape has lodged an application for government disaster relief for the affected farmers.
Possible drought looming
Farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall area were recently warned not to underestimate the unpredictable rainy season ahead.
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