With little to no preparation for drought disasters, such as the failure of the staple maize crop, the only option after the disaster hits is delayed relief action.
There are signs of a promising shift in weather patterns that could alleviate the drought conditions gripping many regions.
South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness.
As South Africa braces for the potential return of El Niño, farmers across the country need to be prepared to navigate the challenges that come with this climate phenomenon.
Those working outdoors, like farm and construction workers, are especially vulnerable. How to adapt to and cope with heat stress while working outdoors during the day-time?
As an Eagles music fan, I knew the surname Meisner (Randy Meisner, the bass guitarist, was a favourite!) When our team met livestock scientist Dr Heinz Meissner at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)’s Irene campus years ago, it was a name I would remember.
Introduction “Weather remains a primary driver of agribusiness confidence and growth in agriculture”, Wandile Sihlobo (Agbiz) South Africa is a relatively dry country. The climate varies from desert to semi-desert in the west, to relatively wet in the eastern parts adjacent to the Indian Ocean. Compared to the rest of the world, this country has […]
