Oman’s mountain oasis reveals climate-resilient agricultural practices | News | Eco-Business

In some ways, village life on Oman’s Jabal Akhdar Mountain is the same as it has always been. Water still runs through the ancient aflaj channels. People still cultivate pomegranates, walnuts and grapes. Goats still go out to pasture, and the day begins and ends with the call to prayer.

In other ways, life — and farming — is quite different. Over the past 50 years, Oman…