The weather is again a central focus in South Africa's agriculture

Published 2021년 4월 6일

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South Africa's agriculture sector is facing critical weather conditions for both summer and winter crops, with a La Niña state expected to bring above-normal rainfall. Despite this, summer crops require dry conditions for harvesting and maintenance of quality. Winter crops, including wheat, barley, canola, and oats, need increased moisture for planting and growth. Recent higher rainfall has been beneficial for horticulture, supporting a predicted record citrus export season. Additionally, South Africa's rice imports are expected to increase by 5% in 2021, contributing to a global rice production record. The stable global rice market, despite potential risks, is beneficial for importers like South Africa.

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The weather will be the main focus in South Africa's agriculture for both summer and winter crops, and to a lesser extent, horticulture in the near term. The summer crop growing areas are approaching a harvest period, with early planted soybeans and sunflower seed already being harvested across the country. In contrast, maize and sorghum harvesting has only started in a few areas, such as the early planted ones in Mpumalanga. The harvesting process requires dry weather conditions, and the same is needed for crops that are already maturing across the country. On 31 March 2021, the South African Weather Service confirmed that South Africa is still in a La Niña state. Its multi-model rainfall forecast indicates mostly above-normal rainfall during late-autumn (Apr-May-Jun) and early-winter (May-Jun-Jul). Nevertheless, it is unclear how much rain will materialize. We hope that it will mostly be light showers with minimal impact on crops. Over the past few weeks, the weather conditions ...

Source: Farmingportal