Africa / Climate
Gambian rice farmers adapt as saltwater moves into their fields
Mongabay reports on how farmers are rethinking the protection of rice fields from saltwater intrusion.
By Green City Media Editorial Desk·
Saltwater intrusion is affecting rice farming in The Gambia, and farmers are rethinking how to protect their fields, according to Mongabay.
Salt damages rice crops and can make land unusable for planting. The report looks at the adaptation methods farmers are considering.
