The impact on agriculture and the economy
The agricultural sector is the largest consumer of water in South Africa, and recurring droughts have had a devastating impact on farming communities. Crop yields
June 16, 2026
The agricultural sector is the largest consumer of water in South Africa, and recurring droughts have had a devastating impact on farming communities. Crop yields
Understanding South African drought when droughts hit crop yields fall, livestock die, and farmers face financial ruin
The drought crisis in South Africa the country sits in a precarious position and climate change is making things worse