New mutant cowpea variety helps Zimbabwe's farmers in drought prone areas (Arabic Edition)

Zimbabwean farmers have seen a 10-20% increase in their cowpea yields thanks to the use of a new variety bred using nuclear techniques. The new variety, developed with the support of the IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was released in November 2017. It has shown increased drought tolerance and insect resistance, enabling farmers to better cope with the effects of climate change, particularly in more drought prone areas.