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World Service,16 Oct 1997,13 mins

The Beauty of Beans in Uganda

The Farming World

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A new high-yielding, drought-resistant bean variety that cooks well is being grown successfully in Uganda. It is being spread through the countryside by many different groups, including a womens' organisation that grows and supplies seed.

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