The current El Niño weather phenomenon has brought devastating drought to parts of Ethiopia, showing the urgent need for farming to adapt to new weather patterns. With global populations expanding rapidly, it has been estimated that agricultural production will have to rise by as much as 70% by 2050 to meet demand. But it’s not just populations that are increasing – the frequency of extreme weather patterns is on the rise too. If Africa is…
Climate-smart agriculture: Building resilience to climate change
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