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A dry spell in the Swartland area in the Western Cape which has affected the wheat crop along with the looming threat of El Nino has raised more concern among farmers with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture acknowledging the concerns of the farmers calls for crop insurance
DROUGH

Dry conditions threaten Swartland - government warns of growing El Niño risk

Swartland grain producers say dry conditions have already reduced crop potential in some areas, while the Western Cape agriculture department warns that further climate and cost…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
A prolonged winter rainfall deficit is threatening wheat yields in parts of the Swartland, while rising input costs leave dryland farmers with limited financial protection.
WHEAT

Dry spell puts Swartland wheat farmers under mounting financial pressure

Swartland grain producers warn that a prolonged winter rainfall deficit could cut crop potential by 25% to 30%, while rising input costs leave farmers with little financial…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read