Chad: research for seeds capable of coping with climate change [1/7]

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Improved seeds will soon be cultivated in Chadian fields, to the detriment of old varieties, abandoned by farmers.

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By: Aurélie Bazzara Follow

From November 1 to 12, COP26 is held in Glasgow, Scotland against desertification and climate change.

A scourge that affects Africa in the foreground, and in particular Chad, the country most vulnerable to climate change, according to recent studies.

This year, the rains have not been abundant and farmers are worried about their crops.

To cope with this, the country is researching improved seeds capable of withstanding the most arid climates.

  • Chad

  • COP26

  • Research

  • Climate change

  • Agriculture and Fishing