Tag: agriculture

Famine looms in Southern Africa: El Niño-driven drought has caused maize shortages

Aug 5, 2024

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Gemma Gatticchi

in Climate, Economy

In Southern Africa, maize makes up about 20% of the average diet, consumed as pap, sadza and nshima. The recent decline in production across the region because of the dry and hot weather caused by El Niño is having devastating implications for the people who live in the region. Three countries have already declared a…
SA steps up to meet growing global demand for avos

Jul 5, 2024

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Anne Taylor

in Business, Economy

The world can’t get enough avocados, and South African farmers are capitalising on the soaring demand for this popular superfruit. Exports have increased by 63% over the past decade, according to the SA Avocado Growers’ Association. About 74,4000 tonnes of avocados were exported last year, just 9,500 shy of 2018’s record. ITC figures show the…