# Super El Niño could leave South Africa short of grazing. Timing of livestock fodder crops is crucial

> Researchers report that a strengthening El Niño is expected to bring drought, heat and water stress to South Africa, reducing livestock grazing. Their study found that the planting date and variety of fodder radish determine how well it grows and produces nutritious feed without irrigation.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T12:16:33.085Z
- Category: weather · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101166-super-el-nino-could-leave-south-africa-short-of-grazing-timing-of-livestock
- Commodities: [Grass Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GRASSHAY.md)

## Why it matters

Grazing losses push South African livestock producers toward purchased forage and feed, which supports demand for hay and other fodder and can raise feed costs.

## Read by commodity

- GRASSHAY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- theconversation.com: https://theconversation.com/super-el-nino-could-leave-south-africa-short-of-grazing-timing-of-livestock-fodder-crops-is-crucial-294630

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