Agriculture warns of wider drought impact

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It is clear that the drought situation is not limited to South Africa, but has an extensive regional reach that will have further socio-economic and food security ramifications at regional level as well, Agri SA and the SA Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) said on Wednesday.

Given the challenges that the broader sector faces, a task team of the major stakeholders, including Agri SA, Agbiz, Land Bank, IDC and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), as well as others to be invited, will draft action plans to assist in mitigating the indicated risks that this serious drought poses.

This will include engaging with government to ensure food security and the sustainability of the industry, according to Agri SA and Agbiz.