G20: Agriculture Dept warns of impact of inadequate responses to climate change
Delegates from all 20 of the bloc's member states met for a three-day meeting in Durban this week.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Agriculture has warned of the impact of inadequate responses to climate change as South Africa hosts industry leaders at the G20.
Delegates from all 20 of the bloc's member states met for a three-day meeting in Durban this week.
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The agricultural working group discussed policy priorities, including plans to strengthen trade and to address shortcomings in the agriculture industry.
In parts of the country where disruptive weather has caused extensive damage and loss of life, some experts have blamed it.
The deputy director general for Agri-Production and Biosecurity, Dipepeneneng Serage, said, “All of a sudden, it’s raining - it’s been raining for a few weeks now. What about those who planted crops, knowing that they have to harvest in May? They may not be able to harvest. What is adaptation at that point?”