AGRICULTURAL NEWS - The report forecast that production in the Western Cape would be 861 250t.
The province is still suffering from a severe drought due to insufficient rainfall this winter. The rainfall received thus far has had little effect on crops, and many wheat farmers are hoping for more rain in September.
“This is a critical rainfall month for Western Cape wheat as the plants are now in their flowering phase and drought-induced stress can cause a drop in kernel numbers or yield,” said Andrew Jonker of Tolange farm near Riversdale.
He added that 167mm of rain had fallen on Tolange this year, of which 102 mm had been recorded during the wheat-growing season.
