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When the water level falls, the ants eat the fish – when the water level rises, the fish eats the ants TEXT BY FRANCIS SAVANHKHAM PHOTOGRAPHS BY PHOONSAB THEVONGSA / MONICA PETRI
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t's a simple Lao saying packed with metaphorical implications but also serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of weather, climate, and seasons. The adage may also be a perfect metaphor for the challenges of life for farmers in Laos. No doubt the weather, the conditions, and the climate affect us all. This is also particularly true for farmers, their families, and those rural communities who rely on friendly weather conditions to produce food and fiber for their families and hungry consumers. The hopes and joys of a successful harvest can easily turn to fears and frustrations of extreme droughts and flooding rains. Now, access to more accurate weather forecasts and advice can make all
