The Big Fix: When in drought, plant fonio
by editors@theworld.org (Hannah Chanatry) from The World: Latest Stories on (#70AFD)
Climate change has exacerbated drought and extreme weather in northern Ghana, leaving many in the agricultural region struggling to grow enough food. Chef Fatmata Binta sees a solution in fonio, a grain similar to couscous, indigenous to West Africa, and most importantly, one that is able to thrive in dry conditions. As part of our "The Big Fix" series, Chef Binta speaks with The World's Marco Werman about her efforts to encourage more women in the region to grow fonio.