Farmers in the Sahel in Africa have experienced severe drought in recent decades. What would be the best way to mitigate this problem?

Drought means that water is scarce, so farmers can reduce its effects by growing crops that need less water. Planting drought-tolerant crops helps farms produce food even when rainfall is low. Reinforcing buildings addresses wind damage, while aid and shelters do not directly make farming more resilient to drought.

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