drought
Extreme heat and drought at flowering could put future wheat harvests at risk
New research shows that short periods of extreme heat and drought during flowering could become one of the biggest threats to global wheat production in the coming decades. As the climate changes, farmers around the world are facing more frequent and intense weather extremes. While drought has long been[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 1 Fight back against drought
This is a quick production guide for three drought tolerant small grain crops, namely sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet. The three crops are key for household food and nutritional security as well as income in the marginal areas (agro-ecological zones III, IV & V) of Africa. Their significance[...]
Zambia faces severe drought crisis impacting cattle feed availability – are climate smart crops the answer?
Zambia is currently grappling with a severe drought that threatens to devastate its agricultural sector, particularly the livestock industry. The lack of rain has led to massive crop failures, resulting in an acute shortage of cattle feed. Without immediate intervention, Zambian cattle farmers could face losses of up to[...]
Zimbabwe’s struggle with cattle sales
For years it became normal that rural livestock owners in Zimbabwe would respond to a drought year by selling off cattle due to a lack of pastures as many could not afford to buy feed. Like many farming inputs, stock feed has not been spared the economic forces that[...]
PwC weather scenarios highlight how drought and heat stress will impact the production of essential metals, minerals and food crops
Climate change will pressure the production of mine and farm commodities by 2035 and beyond. South African companies dependent on metals, minerals and food crops need to understand and mitigate this risk to their operations. PwC South Africa is pleased to share its sixth South Africa Economic Outlook report[...]