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World Service,27 Jan 1999,13 mins

Will a new Crop save Ssese Islanders?

The Farming World

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Water hyacinth and overfishing have reduced the livelihoods of the farmers on the Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria. Could palm oil be the answer? Plus, how traditional livestock remedies are winning the respect of vets and may be prescribed alongside antibiotics.

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