Drought-stricken agriculture sector expected to turn corner in 2020

Weather conditions are likely to improve in 2020, according to experts, bringing relief to an agricultural sector hard hit by droughts and rolling power cuts.

While hot and dry conditions are expected to persist well into the new year, agricultural economists say the sector will rebound and make a substantial contribution to the GDP next year.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.

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