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  • The little shrub making a big difference in rural Senegal

    Cissokho Lassana

    June 05, 2017 |

    The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN) |

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    Response Location: Senegal, Passy Kaymor, Kaolack

    As climate change has brought rising temperatures and more frequent droughts to much of Africa, some communities in Senegal are finding ways to survive by adapting their agricultural practices. Medicinal plants can be harvested more frequently and sold at higher prices than traditional millet and grain. The senna (Cassia) shrub in particular has allowed farmers, especially women, to sustain economic hope and prosperity, with the added benefit of improving the health of local villagers.

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