SA summer crops remain under severe drought stress

SA's summer crops remain under severe drought strain and widespread, penetrating rains are urgently needed to prevent the demise of crops still on the lands, according to a Grain SA statement.

By Annelie Coleman

18 Mar 2016

SA summer crops remain under severe drought stress

©Phanuwat Nandee via 123RF

Conditions in the North West have deteriorated dramatically and 80% of the areas planted to summer crops such as maize and sunflowers are in dire need of rain. Sannieshof, Mareetsane and Delareyville have been particularly hard hit.

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