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KIROKA, TANZANIA - 13-10-30 - Rice farmer Zaitundi Mohammedi laughs as she works in Kiroka on October 30. Her rice field uses SRI, System of Rice Intensification, techniques to increase yield and reduce water consumption. An FAO project to strengthen capacity of farms for climate change is underway in Kiroka, Tanzania. "It's something we may call climate-smart agriculture," says mission project co-ordinator Prof. Henry Mahoo, who teaches at the Sokoine University of Agriculture. The project aims to improve land and water management, promote climate resilient agriculture and encourage dialogue and understanding regarding climate change adaptation practices. Photo by Daniel Hayduk