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Floating Gardens: Bangladesh farmers grow crops on rafts; the method may help flood-prone countries

In Bangladesh, farmers have ingeniously responded to seasonal floods by cultivating floating gardens composed of water hyacinth. This innovative method enables them to produce staple crops such as okra and eggplant, preserving their food supply. With a history spanning centuries, this technique has gained global recognition, leading the UN to classify it as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.

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