Article 67N74 Zimbabwe's farmers turn to drought-resistant grains as maize falters in drier regions

Zimbabwe's farmers turn to drought-resistant grains as maize falters in drier regions

by
ish Mafundikwa
from The World: Latest Stories on (#67N74)
Story ImageZimbabwe has had to import maize, a staple food, for the past several years. Experts blame droughts and erratic rainfall resulting from climate change. The government is now urging farmers to grow more small grains like sorghum and millet, which are more drought-resistant.
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