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Bangladesh's Floating Farms Boost Food Security During Flood Season

Low-lying Bangladesh is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. The flooding season has doubled from 5 to 10 months in some places due to climate change. But floating farms in Bangladesh have been shown to boost food security and income in rural areas. Here’s how the ancient practice of floating farms may also be the solution in other flood-hit nations.

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