Farmers raise alarm after key crop becomes almost impossible to grow: 'It means the collapse of their livelihoods'

Farmers raise alarm after key crop becomes almost impossible to grow: 'It means the collapse of their livelihoods'

Syria is experiencing its worst drought in nearly four decades, and farmers say their fields are turning barren. One farmer is harvesting under half of his typical yield and is unable to afford necessities. Aid groups warn that the losses from the drought will worsen the country's already severe hunger crisis. What's happening? The BBC reported that farmer Maher Haddad in Hama province harvested just 190 kg (418.8 lbs) per dunum this year, compa…