French grain growers turn to drought-resistant sorghum as maize fails
Facing severe heat and drought, French cereal producers say nearly half of this year’s maize is unusable and are testing sorghum as a water-saving alternative.
Why it matters
It shows how climate stress is forcing traditional farmers to seek new, water-saving crops.
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