Dates support farmers in Yemen facing economic challenges

In Hajr, Yemen, the annual date harvest sees families working together to dry and prepare their crop for sale. Despite the harsh conditions and economic challenges, these dates serve as a vital income source and food security for local farmers. The district suffers from inadequate infrastructure, sanitation issues, and the impacts of ongoing conflict, making the date palm groves essential to its economy as farmers face debts and struggle to sell their produce.

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