Syria rains end drought but wheat farmers face soaring costs, empty fields

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The heavy rain has ended a years-long drought in Syria. But it may be too late for farmers. Years of failed harvests and the removal of subsidies mean many of them can't afford to plant this season’s crops. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from Damascus, Syria. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Syria #SyrianFarmers #WheatCrisis #Agriculture #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #MiddleEast #Wheat #WaterCrisis #Drought #AlJazeeraEnglish

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