Cameroon: Greenhouse farm to tackle global food insecurity
By DW
05 August 2022 |
7:09 am
In Africa, greenhouse farm is becoming an alternative to fight food insecurity and high food prices caused by the Ukranian war. Specially in Cameroon, this agricultural technique, in which crops are cultivated under enclosed environment, can now help many families to afford food prices.
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