Planting drought-tolerant crops
In short: When the rains are short, crops like sorghum, millet, cowpeas and green grams still give a harvest.
What to do
- Choose certified seed of a drought-tolerant variety.
- Plant at the very start of the rains.
- Dig zai pits or tied ridges to hold water.
- Mulch the soil to keep it cool and moist.
- Intercrop cereals with legumes to feed the soil.
Why it matters
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This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a health worker. Reviewed by Reviewer name, role (placeholder), 2 October 2026.