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El Niño devastates gardens in Rigo

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Subsistence farmers in the Rigo district of Central Province, Papua New Guinea, are reporting significant damage to their food gardens due to the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon. The environmental impact has threatened local food security, prompting calls for urgent intervention from regional leadership.

In response to the crop destruction, a local farmer has formally appealed to the Rigo member of parliament and the Governor of Central Province for assistance. The request highlights the immediate need for government support to address the agricultural losses caused by the severe weather conditions.

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Read the full story at the source Post Courier (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) · PG
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