Overcoming drought, data and diversification challenges on South Africa dairy

Climate change has posed some very real challenges for Phillip Muller, who farms beneath the Outeniqua mountains, near George, on South Africa’s famous Garden Route. Clemmie Gleeson reports.

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Overcoming drought, data and diversification challenges on South Africa dairy

Climate change has posed some very real challenges for Phillip Muller, who farms beneath the Outeniqua mountains, near George, on South Africa's famous Garden Route. Clemmie Gleeson reports. Lack of...

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