Heatwaves: A crop farmers guide to deal with heat stress

<p>Heat stress is an abiotic stress known as a rise in temperature beyond the threshold level for a period of time. It can cause irreversible damage to plant growth and development which ultimately leads to lower yields for farmers. In this edition, Food For Mzansi commercial journalists,&nbsp;<strong>Octavia Spandiel </strong>chats to <strong>Wafiq Essop,&nbsp;an agronomist</strong> and technical support and business developer at AfriNat. </p><p>He lists the various methods to protect your crops, from intercropping to keeping your soil healthy. </p><p><br></p>