Possible extended dry El Niño season a major concern for the sector: AgriSA CEO

Countries in the Southern African Development Community could face a sharper food-security shock.

There are concern that the onset of a strong El Niño may hold dire consequences for conservation, agriculture and water security in South Africa.

Climate models are showing that the conditions arising from El Niño are likely to peak between October and December, persisting into early next year.

Agriculture is among the sectors most vulnerable to El Niño. Reduced rainfall during planting seasons can substantially decrease maize, sunflower and soya bean production, among others. AgriSA CEO Johann Kotze joins us to discuss this further


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