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SA farmers better placed to face El Niño, but risks remain

Mail & Guardian · 15 October 2026 at 17:10

SA farmers better placed to face El Niño, but risks remain

Despite strong El Niño forecasts, South African farmers enter the summer production season with fuller dams and improved soil moisture, though rain-fed crops and livestock face lingering risks.

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