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Can new seeds help farmers beat climate change?

Can new seeds help farmers beat climate change?

Unpredictable weather is making it harder to grow crops. Could new seed varieties help?

Africa Daily · BBC World Service

October 6, 202114m 37s

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Show Notes

Climate change is causing more and more extreme weather. And farmers across the continent are facing the consequences. Frequent droughts and floods are ruining their crops. But could scientists have the answer? They’ve helped develop new varieties of grains that are more resilient to the effects of climate change. Will these be enough to save farmers and feed the continent? #AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja) Guest: Dr Rebbie Harawa and David Tiroto.