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Farmers Explore Perennial Grains Amid Weather ExtremesEnvironment — Sep 4, 2026Across the globe, farmers are increasingly turning to perennial grains like Kernza to build resilience against drought and erratic weather, aiming to cut replanting needs, labor, and water use, though adoption is slow due to yield, harvest, and market challenges. At the same time, climate risks such as El Niño threaten future grain seasons in South Africa, signaling broader volatility for staple crops.</summary
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