Super El Niño could hit southern Africa’s bean harvests hard: how to protect farmers
The Conversation | 07.10.2026 20:09
Grain legumes, also known as pulses, are an important source of calories and income for rural households and small farmers globally. Beans, especially dry beans, are the most traded and consumed grain legume crop in southern Africa. They are the primary staple and the second-most significant source of dietary protein for people in the region. They’re also sensitive to water stress and high temperatures.
