Early maturing crop varieties
Eearly maturing crop varieties can yield a positive harvest within three months of planting to protect farmers in case of low rainfall or drought
Advantages / Benefits
Can help minimize the effect of climate change on farming activities affected by shortened rainfall patterns, erratic rainfalls or drought
Crops maturing early can ensure quick economic return on the harvest
resistance to cracking of fruit
harvest has the same size as a standard variety, good aesthetics and safety during transportation
Who's involved
Government, farmers
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