Indonesia pushes to grow more drought-tolerant forages

Ahead of the forecast El Nino climate phenomenon, the Southeast Asian state aims to boost domestic output and storage of forages that grow well under low rainfall conditions.

Gamal (madre de cacao; Gliricidia sepium)
Gamal (madre de cacao; Gliricidia sepium)
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In previous years, a growing season dominated by El Nino would mean a shortage of livestock feeds and forages as a result of drought.

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