

More than 50 family gardens have emerged in the Sahara, demonstrating how the Sahrawi community farms without processed phosphorus.
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More than 50 family gardens have emerged in the Sahara, demonstrating how the Sahrawi community farms without processed phosphorus.
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In Western Sahara, the Sahrawi community faces challenges from phosphate extraction that has displaced many nomads. "Desert PHOSfate" documents the rise of family gardens. These gardens reflect local knowledge of desert farming without processed phosphorus. The film reveals how this community adapts to its environment while confronting the ongoing impacts of resource plunder in occupied territories. It runs for 57 minutes and was released in 2024.
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Why Watch
- See how phosphate affects the Sahrawi community.
- Find out about desert farming techniques without processed phosphorus.
- Meet the Sahrawi families adapting to their environment.
Did You Know
- Phosphate extraction has caused the dislocation of Sahrawi nomads.
- Family gardens have emerged in the Sahrawi community despite desert conditions.
- The film has a runtime of 57 minutes.
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What is the duration of the film Desert PHOSfate?
Desert PHOSfate has a duration of 57 minutes.
What community is affected by phosphate in Desert PHOSfate?
The Sahrawi community is affected by phosphate in Desert PHOSfate.
What agricultural practice has emerged among the Sahrawi community?
Family gardens have emerged among the Sahrawi community, demonstrating their knowledge of farming in the desert without processed phosphorus.
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