Drought Devastates Food Production in Nigeria
International News
August 30, 2024
Unpredictable weather patterns have seen Nigeria receive less rain this time round, heavily affecting farmers. Hellen, a farmer from Benue State who harvested over 30 bags of soybeans last year, has had a downturn in luck this year as her fields are barren. To survive she has started planting beans hoping they can resist the drought. The drought in Nigeria is part of a global pattern influenced by climate change that has disrupted the local weather and farming cycles.