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Why are harvests failing?
Farmers are struggling with the climate crisis, experiencing their third consecutive bad harvest due to drought. Droughts mean insufficient rainfall, which is essential for crop growth. This leads to significant crop losses, impacting food supply and farmers' livelihoods, as highlighted by the story's mention of widespread crop damage.
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