How farmers and scientists in eastern India are using ancient rice seeds to fight flooding, increasing soil salinity and drought.
The BBC’s William Kremer tells Graihagh Jackson about his visit to the Sundarbans in West Bengal, where cyclones and rising sea levels have devastated crops, and meets the rice growers drawing on the skills of their forefathers, to feed their families. Graihagh also gets a global overview from Dr Rafal Gutaker, rice expert at Kew Gardens, London.
And if you'd like to hear more about rice, the BBC World Service's Food Chain programme has just made a show about the climate impacts of the crop. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5xp0
Reporter in India: William Kremer Production Team: Diane Richardson, Graihagh Jackson, Octavia Woodward Sound Mix: Neil Churchill and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts
If you have a question for the team, email: TheClimateQuestion@BBC.com or WhatsApp: +44 8000 321 721
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- 发布时间2025年1月20日 UTC 07:00
- 长度27 分钟
- 分级儿童适宜