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How these Zambians are future-proofing their farms

Under the Mochipapa tree in Choma, Zambia, is a research station. The researchers there are studying drought-resistant crops and sustainable farming—with the help of farmers like last episode’s Cornwell Hademu.

In this episode of Nature Answers, you’ll hear about the challenges involved in sustainable farming when your country is in the middle of a drought and electricity is scarce.

But you’ll also see how far Cornwell’s influence is growing. Meet Astire Muchele, an employee of the Mochipapa Research Station. She’s transformed her farm in recent years—and is preparing to take the next step in…

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