heat stress
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[...]
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[...]
Managing the effect of heat on poultry performance Part 1: Heat stress
by Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Central and Eastern Africa The current rise of average temperatures and the unpredictability of the weather patterns are imposing new challenges to poultry production. The exposure of birds to sudden and/or prolonged hot weather conditions result in heat stress,[...]