Farmers in South Africa’s Limpopo face unpredictable rainfall, uncertain futures

Farmers in South Africa’s Limpopo face unpredictable rainfall, uncertain futures

MALALA DRIFT, South Africa - In Malala Drift, near the town of Musina in South Africa's Limpopo province, drought and unreliable access to water are threatening the livelihoods of farmers. Some have abandoned crop production after struggling to secure enough water, while others continue farming under increasingly difficult conditions. The farms lie along the Limpopo River, which separates South Africa from Zimbabwe. But even with a major river n…