Advisory for farmers on the winter season

Dryland winter crop farmers are advised to wait for sufficient moisture before planting and stay within the normal planting window. The department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries advises farmers to be conservative in their planting regarding planting density/the type of cultivar and area being planted. Irrigation farmers should also reduce the planting area in line with water restrictions in their areas. According to Makenosi Maroo, chief director of stakeholder relations at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, should farmers follow the weather and climate forecast regularly so as to make informed decisions and continually keep livestock in line with carrying capacity of the veld….