Wilting crops & cracked earth pose major challenges for Berbice farmers as El Niño kicks in

By: Andrew Carmichael  Cracked earth, wilting leaves and blossoms falling prematurely are becoming increasingly visible on farms in Berbice as farmers battle hot, dry conditions and the growing challenge of securing enough freshwater to keep their crops producing. Across the farms visited, the effects were visible beyond the farmers’ accounts. Under the afternoon sun, sections […]