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Dans la région de Koutiala, notamment dans les communes de Zanina et Fakolo, dans le cercle de M’Pessoba, les défis liés à l’agriculture font partie intégrante du quotidien des communautés.

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Beyond improved yields, farmers also say they have adopted climate-smart agriculture practices, including monitoring rainfall patterns and using the data to guide planting decisions. The approach, they say, has reduced losses caused by unpredictable weather.