South Africa agriculture minister warns of El Niño drought risk
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp said government will work with the sector to prepare farmers for potentially challenging conditions in the 2026/27 summer season as El Niño raises the risk of below-normal rainfall.
By Staff WriterAgriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has assured farmers and farming organisations that government will work with the sector to prepare for potentially challenging conditions during the 2026/27 summer season, as an El Niño weather pattern raises the risk of below-normal rainfall and hi…