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Sorghum, the low-water cereal

The year 2026 will remain engraved in climate annals: heatwaves, lack of rain, mega fires... Throughout the world, the drought has been historic, as have the losses of farmers. And yet, the latter capture 70% of fresh water withdrawals on the planet. So, how can you earn a living and feed the population? Cultivate varieties that use less water. Plan B invites you to the sorghum fields this week, but not to the Sahel, in the Paris region!

Source: France 24November 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM

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Published on: 09/11/2026 - 14:51

The year 2026 will remain engraved in climate annals: heatwaves, lack of rain, mega fires... Throughout the world, the drought has been historic, as have the losses of farmers. And yet, the latter capture 70% of fresh water withdrawals on the planet. So how can you earn a living and feed the population? Cultivate varieties that use less water. Plan B invites you to the sorghum fields this week, but not to the Sahel, in the Paris region!

Our guests:

. Eudes Coutté, farmer

. Ludovic Joiris, farmer

. Aurélie Blanchard, baker

. Ska Mirriam Moteane, chef and author of “Cooking in Lesotho”

Author & deputy editor-in-chief: Myriam Mascarello

Director: Juliette Lacharnay and Marie Gasnier

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