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The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide critical fodder support to livestock farmers affected by ongoing dry grazing conditions linked to climate variability. Extended periods of limited rainfall have placed severe pressure on grazing veld across several regions of the province, negatively affecting livestock condition and placing farm sustainability at risk. “Our livestock farmers are under real pressure due to prolonged dry conditions,” said provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer. “This intervention is about acting early to protect herds, livelihoods, and grazing resources. We cannot allow short-term climate shocks to undermine the long-term sustainability of agriculture in...