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‘Super El Niño’ looms, but farmers shouldn’t plant less, says agricultural economist
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Kabous Le Roux
South African farmers prepare for the 2026–27 summer grain season as a “super El Niño” raises concerns over below-normal rainfall and a possible drought. (Picture credit: arrowsmith2/123rf)
Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa’s farmers should not scale back planting despite concerns that a “super El Niño” could bring below-normal rainfall during the 2026–27 summer grain season.
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