# Farmers across South Africa are adapting livestock to climate extremes through selective breeding, regenerative practices, and water-smart systems. According to the Journal of Animal Breeding, selective breeding improves efficiency and resilience. In Limpopo, breeders cross indigenous sheep for resilience, while goat farmers focus on disease resistance and meat yield. In the Karoo, farmers reduce herd sizes and diversify income. In the Western Cape, systems combining shade, solar power, and enhanced feeding reduce water use, ensuring livestock thrive in harsh conditions.
SA farmers adapt livestock to climate extremes