Schouwen-Duiveland has traditionally been an important arable farming area, and agriculture is a key economic and social pillar of the island. However, climate change (drier, wetter, hotter) is putting severe pressure on the soil and water system, and consequently on the profitability of agriculture. The current soil and water system and current agricultural practices are designed for the climate of yesterday and are not equipped for the climate…
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Schouwen-Duiveland has traditionally been an important arable farming area, and agriculture is a key economic and social pillar of the island. However, climate change (drier, wetter, hotter) is putting severe pressure on the soil and water system, and consequently on the profitability of agriculture. The current soil and water system and current agricultural practices are designed for the climate of yesterday and are not equipped for the climate…