News on Climate Change from South Africa

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McCain Foods first 'Farm of the Future', located in Florenceville-Bristol,  Canada has already generated promising results in its first year. The farm has also attracted the attention supply chain - as this visit by a delegation of McDonald's illustr
June 20, 2022
McCain Foods announces its second Farm of the Future. Location: South Africa
McCain Foods Limited has unveiled plans for a second Farms of the Future in South Africa, as part of its drive to cut carbon emissions and tackle the impacts of climate change.
South Africa
As the extreme drought and high temperatures push the potato stock in South Africa down, prices rise to the highest level ever (Courtesy: Potatoes South Africa)
February 07, 2016
Drought in South Africa pushes potato prices to the highest level ever
Drought and hot conditions since September 2015 have a negative impact on yields in almost all the potato production regions in South Africa. Currently market prices are at the highest levels ever, while potato stock levels are at record low levels.
South Africa
Global warming could benefit potato industry
August 01, 2012
Global warming could benefit potato industry
Climate change could result in a positive outcome for the potato industry and possibly lead to potatoes becoming one of the top staple crops in the world
South Africa

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