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After a good start to the growing season, farmers were starting to feel like they may have dodged the effects of the dreaded El Nino weather system this year.

Unfortunately, things have turned sour in the last few weeks and now farmers are expecting to bring in smaller or damaged crops. There is now a predicted 20% reduction in maize production expected.

This will no doubt negatively impact on local food prices.