Khat trees are usually planted at high altitudes, in the range of 1,500-2,500 metres above sea level. Yet, as demand has been growing over the last few years, farmers in Yemen are now planting ...

Youssouf Mume has long since cut down his mango trees and replaced his peanut, sorghum, corn and coffee plants with khat. Khat needs much more attention and more water than other plants ...