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The Magic Bean

The mucuna bean is revolutionising farming in Latin America. Julian Pettifer travels through Guatemala, Honduras and Brazil investigating the powerful properties of this little bean which protects against soil erosion and allows farmers to triple their yield without recourse to fertiliser or pesticides.

English
  • Originally Aired June 10, 2001
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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