Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa are facing hunger due to the current El Nino weather phenomenon that has caused some droughts in several nations, reports Voice of America.
“There must be a system in place that enables farmers to know when to prepare, when to plant, what variety to plant and what varieties to produce," said farming expert, Peter Gambara. The Meteorological Department could not be drawn to comment on the farmers’ claims of a slight shift in agricultural seasons saying it needs to conduct a thorough analysis of cropping patterns before issuing statements.
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Zimbabwe