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Drought damage is in the billions
munnekezijl – New crops without drought stress, different machines for soil processing and ‘smart’ irrigation. Agriculture is pulling out all the stops to prevent crop failures under the current extreme weather conditions. Long periods of bone dryness alternating with a torrent of rain are disastrous for our food, but no more exceptional weather. “This keeps us all busy. It is the biggest challenge for the entire agricultural sector.”