Agent‑based model warns drought will shrink herds and widen wealth gaps in southern Africa
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A simulation analyzing rainfall patterns in seven southern African countries indicates that drought will reduce livestock populations. This trend is expected to increase wealth gaps in the region. The model suggests that the negative impact could be lessened through better forecasting and targeted feed aid.
A new simulation of rainfall trends across seven southern African nations shows drought will cut livestock numbers and deepen inequality, but targeted feed aid and better forecasts could mitigate the impact.