Burkina Faso Farmers Grapple with Climate Change

Publisher:
Voice of America
Publication Date:
17 September 2013
Tags:
Burkina Faso, Food and Agriculture, Environment

Farmers like Sibiri Kebre say the rainy season that once began regularly in June is often delayed and when the rain finally does come, the sudden force and volume of the water can cause flooding and destroy crops. As this report from the International Fund for Agricultural Development explains, to help farmers adapt to these changes, they are being taught soil development and water retention techniques.

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