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Hippos and wild boars have destroyed around 13,000 hectares of crops in Limpopo District, Gaza Province, worsening losses for farmers who were already dealing with damage caused by recent rains and flooding.
Totoe, Dlovukaze and Languene are among the areas hardest hit by wildlife incursions. In Languene alone, at least 300 farmers have had their agricultural fields invaded.
According to Limpopo District Director of Economic Activities Oldimiro Chaúque, authorities have so far confirmed the destruction of around 13,000 hectares of various crops.
The situation is reported to have worsened following the floods, which affected the movement and behaviour of wildlife around farming areas.
Local leader João Jaime said the presence of hippos and wild boars on farmland has become increasingly frequent, causing significant losses, particularly in Totoe and Dlovukaze.
In Languene, local leader Adriano Bilene estimates that around 500 people have been affected in the areas of Manhegan, Phiko and Nguava.
Farmers say some hippos no longer retreat when people approach them, increasing the risk to communities trying to protect their crops.
The scale of the problem has prompted authorities to deploy wildlife officers to monitor the most affected areas.
In addition to crop losses, some farmers have also reported losing livestock as a result of the heavy rains.
A 66-year-old farmer identified as Linda said she lost three cattle and a goat, in addition to part of her crops.
In response to the losses, the district government plans to provide seeds and farming tools to at least 500 producers to help them resume agricultural activities.
Figures presented by local authorities indicate that the combined effects of rains, flooding and wildlife incursions may have affected up to 25,000 hectares of crops across the district.
Faced with the continuing threat, some farmers have started spending nights in their fields in an effort to prevent further wildlife incursions and protect the crops that remain.
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