Tuesday 13 January 2015

Beating back the desert in Burkina Faso, field by field

FARM NEWS
Beating back the desert in Burkina Faso, field by field
Rim, Burkina Faso (AFP) Jan 9, 2015 - In Burkina Faso, what was once stony semi-wasteland is now covered in verdant crop fields, rescued from relentless desertification. Using simple agricultural techniques largely spread by word-of-mouth, this tiny West African state has rejuvenated vast stretches of scrubby soil over the past 30 years, proving they are not doomed and giving hope to other vulnerable areas in the region. One ... more


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