Rainy season fails in east Africa, jeopardizing farm families
“Damages to crops appear to be irreversible and rangeland conditions remain generally poor” in east Africa, following scant rainfall during the October-December rainy season, says the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in a special alert that describes support for agriculture as an urgent need. “Food insecurity is expected to significantly deteriorate by early 2017.” Close to 12… » Read More
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