FT’s Simon Kuper – Goats over Cows: Limpopo’s battle for survival in a drying world
In South Africa's Limpopo province, climate change is forcing a dramatic shift in agriculture. Goats, resilient to drought, are replacing traditional cattle, while staple crops like maize face extinction. With dwindling resources and few alternatives, can this drought-hit region adapt to survive? Simon Kuper explores the stark realities of climate change and its existential threat to southern Africa.
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By Simon Kuper
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