Poor Harvests in Sahel Could Affect Food Security Again

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says cereal harvests across much of Africa's Sahel region are expected to decline following late and erratic rains this year.  The FAO warns that, as in past years, this could threaten food security in the region unless early intervention measures are taken. The FAO says crop production in several Sahelian countries is likely to be significantly lower this year.  A delayed start and early end to the rainy season...

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