Farmer 101: climate adaptable crops

<p>On this podcast we’ve had numerous discussions about climate change and how rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions are increasingly affecting food security. In this edition our experts highlight what climate adaptability is, an explanation on what we mean when referring to climate adaptable crops and the benefits of adopting climate smart agricultural practices. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Food For Mzansi commercial journalists,&nbsp;<strong>Octavia Spandiel </strong>is<strong> </strong>joined by,<strong> Sixolise Mcinga, </strong>soil scientist and senior analyst in sustainable agriculture for GreenCape and<strong> Thabile Nkunjana</strong>, Agricultural Economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council, <strong>Diana Mngomezulu, MSc </strong>plant breeding student at the University of the Free State and <strong>Dr Zaid Bello, Researcher, </strong>Agricultural Research Council. </p>