Discussion | El Niño induced drought having devastating effects

PRETORIA - The ongoing dry spell across the country - induced by the El Niño effect - is having a dire effect on crops and could potentially threaten food security. 

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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza met with organised agriculture leaders and other stakeholders this week to assess the extent of the damage and plan a way forward. 

The minister spoke to eNCA.