DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 28 November 2024

Discussion | El Niño induced drought having devastating effects

 

PRETORIA - The ongoing dry spell across the country - induced by the El Niño effect - is having a dire effect on crops and could potentially threaten food security. 

READ: Chocolate Prices | El Nino imacting cocoa crop yields

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza met with organised agriculture leaders and other stakeholders this week to assess the extent of the damage and plan a way forward. 

The minister spoke to eNCA. 

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