#drought
Feb 14, 2018
Droogte is die Wes-, Oos- en Noord-Kaap word verklaar as ‘n nasionale ramp Die Nasionale Rampbestuursentrum het op 13 Februarie […]
Mar 2, 2018
In 2016 there was hail, last year there was drought but this year looks to be a shining year for […]
Mar 19, 2018
Highlights in today’s morning note Maize: The rainfall has been erratic in the past few days over the maize […]
Apr 5, 2018
If the forecast rainfall within the next eight days materialises, then the expected warm conditions in two weeks’ time will be a much-needed breather, particularly for areas that planted on time or earlier in the season. The crop is currently in good condition and could show further improvement in the coming weeks.
Apr 13, 2018
The 2015-16 drought led to higher slaughtering activity in livestock industry (cattle, pigs and sheep) as farmers struggled to feed their stock amid higher feed costs, coupled with drier pastures.
Apr 18, 2018
It seems that the winter rainfall, which typically starts at the end April in the Western Cape province, could be slightly delayed. The weather charts have cleared across most parts of the province, with light showers expected within the next eight days to be mainly concentrated towards the coastal areas.