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202287 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The Forest Maker

202287 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Over 30 years, agronomist Tony Rinaudo has worked with smallholder farmers in Africa to combat desertification using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration.

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Volker Schlöndorff

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Over 30 years, agronomist Tony Rinaudo has worked with smallholder farmers in Africa to combat desertification using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration.

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Volker Schlöndorff

Volker Schlöndorffdirector

Volker Schlöndorff

Volker Schlöndorffwriter

Tony Rinaudo

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Tony Rinaudo, an Australian agronomist, has worked for over 30 years with smallholder farmers in Niger, Mali, and Ethiopia to combat desertification. He introduces Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration, a technique that allows communities to restore degraded land. Farmers implement these methods to improve agricultural productivity and enhance their livelihoods. The documentary presents real-life success stories from these regions, illustrating how local efforts contribute to sustainable farming practices and environmental recovery.

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