Power cuts are sowing the seeds of food crisis, say farmers
Load-shedding has increased capital outlays for generators and high diesel costs
12 January 2023 - 20:59
UPDATED 12 January 2023 - 22:56
Farmers’ organisation Agri SA has asked the Treasury for rebates on the petrol and diesel they are using to generate power, warning that extra production costs caused by blackouts could threaten food security in the next 24 months.
Load-shedding is making farming much more expensive, as farmers now have to absorb increased capital outlays for generators and high diesel costs in addition to already high input costs such as fertiliser and shipping costs...
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