admin | June 19, 2025
Farmers across Africa are developing innovative ways to cope with increasing droughts caused by climate change. Many are adopting water-saving techniques such as rainwater harvesting, mulching, and drought-resistant crop varieties. Others are diversifying their livelihoods by integrating livestock or small-scale irrigation systems to protect their food sources. These strategies help farmers manage scarce water resources and build resilience against unpredictable weather patterns.For farmers facing drought, the following resources provide practical guidance and techniques to help safeguard their crops and livelihoods.
- 5 ways to deal with drought in Africa and beyond : https://www.afd.fr/en/actualites/5-ways-deal-drought-africa-and-beyond
- 10 ways to develop drought-resistant farming in South Africa : https://farmersmag.co.za/2024/07/10-ways-to-develop-drought-resistant-farming-in-south-africa/
- Drought and farming: how women in South Africa are using Indigenous knowledge to cope : https://theafricanmirror.africa/special-features/special-features-analysis/drought-and-farming-how-women-in-south-africa-are-using-indigenous-knowledge-to-cope/
- How to use mulch to keep your garden alive in a drought : https://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-mulch-to-keep-your-garden-alive-in-a-drought-1849476890
- The role of mulching in conserving moisture during drought : https://livetoplant.com/the-role-of-mulching-in-conserving-moisture-during-drought/