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Drought forces livestock farmers to make tough decisions: Our model shows the impact on inequality

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Drought forces livestock farmers to make tough decisions: Our model shows the impact on inequality

Climate change is amplifying extreme weather conditions across southern Africa. Dry seasons are getting hotter and drier, while rains are becoming heavier and more concentrated. This means greater swings between production surplus and scarcity for rural communities that make their living from the land.

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  • Climate change is amplifying extreme weather conditions across southern Africa.
  • Dry seasons are getting hotter and drier, while rains are becoming heavier and more concentrated.
  • This means greater swings between production surplus and scarcity for rural communities that make their living from the land.

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