Gambian Farmers Protect Rice Fields from Saltwater

In Gambia, farmers in the village of Kiang Jifarong are working hard to protect their rice fields from advancing saltwater. They build earthen dikes using clay and mud to keep seawater out. This effort is important because their rice fields, which used to stretch for miles, are at risk due to changing environmental conditions. The community is coming together to find solutions to this challenge.

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