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Sea cucumbers are marine animals belonging
to
the phylum Echinodermata, which also encompasses sea urchins
and sea stars. Many species of sea cucumbers are processed
and traded as ‘beche-de-mer’ (dried body wall).
They are a major source of food and income throughout the
Indo-Pacific. Photos: J-F Hamel & A Mercier (SEVE)
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Poppy earns approximately
eight times more income than wheat per unit land area. |
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Farmers grow poppy to offset debt
incurred by drought-inflicted losses of other crops. The high
value of poppy allows farmers, particularly returning refugees,
to raise capital to buy livestock and other inputs. If farmers
have other ways to support their families, a transition out
of poppy might be possible. |
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