Farms. Food. Future.
Farms. Food. Future.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
From salt to sustainability
27 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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What's on this episode
Xenya Scanlon, Chief of Communications, External Relations and Partnerships, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Hiba Nasrollah, Program and Portfolio Management Analyst, IFAD
Zied Hammami, Researcher, International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)
Viviane Filippi, Programme Management Analyst, IFAD
Zied Hammami, Researcher, International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)
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Believe it or not, deserts might just be the next frontier in sustainable farming. Agriculture is under threat from extreme heat, vanishing water and salty soil – but innovators are turning these challenges into opportunities. This episode uncovers the breakthroughs keeping fertile land from turning to dust. From salt-defying crops to desert farms that thrive against the odds, meet the farmers and scientists rewriting the rules of resilience. Featuring Zied Hammami, Xenya Scanlon, Viviane Filippi and Hiba Nasrollah. 

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From salt to sustainability - Episode 81