Sudanese farmers adopt new cultivating practices
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Farmers in Sudan are adopting new cultivating practices, as Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam alters conditions downstream in the Nile. Some say the mega-project is benefiting agriculture, but others say production has become more expensive.
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- Farmers report reduced water availability and higher irrigation costs since the Ethiopian dam began filling. 15s
- The dam has regulated river flow, resulting in lower water levels during rainy seasons but higher levels during dry seasons. 1m 1s
- Increased rainfall and longer rainy seasons have been observed, benefiting some crops. 1m 37s
- Cotton and soybeans have become more prominent crops, while guar and sesame have suffered due to higher humidity. 1m 59s
- Some farmers are satisfied with the changes, noting earlier rains and increased profitability from new crops. 2m 27s