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Growing food in a desert

Sarah Best

2nd October 2018

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An article from the BBC about one country’s desire to grow food in the desert. Despite being one of the most water-poor countries of the world, the Jordanian government is looking at new techniques to develop sustainable farming.

This article could be used for the Global Development unit.

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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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