When glaciers melt, fields are left without irrigation. How Tajik farmers are fighting for water and crops
14:31, september 10, 2025Author: Saifiddin Karaev, Asia-Plus
"The earth is losing its strength every year," - Tajik farmers say, trying to resist negative climate change.
Photo: Asia-PlusGlaciers in the mountains of Tajikistan are melting faster and faster, and this has a direct impact on the lives of farmers. Crops require more water, and heat and dust storms cause serious damage to fields and bees. In order to survive, farms are looking for new ways to adapt, from biogas to re-sowing.
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