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African Farmers Embrace Past and Future for Climate Change Adaptation

Farmers across Africa are employing traditional agricultural techniques alongside modern innovations to combat the challenges posed by climate change. From Zimbabwe to Somalia, farmers are adopting ancient fertilization methods and integrating new greenhouse technologies to ensure food security amidst a changing climate. With Africa facing the brunt of climate change impacts despite contributing the least to the problem, these efforts are crucial for sustaining agricultural productivity and feeding the continent's burgeoning population. The article highlights examples such as small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe utilizing homemade organic manure, the emergence of greenhouses in Somalia providing year-round produce, and the development of climate-smart bean varieties in Kenya. Through a combination of traditional knowledge and contemporary solutions, African farmers are striving to adapt and thrive in the face of environmental challenges.
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