Black frost hit crops in Limpopo during a cold spell in early July, causing widespread damage to potato plantings and other vegetables such as peppers. That spells higher prices for consumers.
As much as a quarter of potato plantings in the province were affected. It is expected to cause shortages and price increases in August and September, industry experts told Business Day...
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