Drought damage in agriculture – challenges for farms and society

Prolonged periods of drought and increasing weather extremes pose major challenges for agriculture. Lack of rainfall leads to..

• crop failures,
• Market distortions and
• cause significant economic burdens for many businesses.

However, the consequences not only affect farmers, but also impact society as a whole – from the supply of food to environmental and climate issues.

On this page you will find current articles, background information and practical reports on the topic of drought damage in agriculture, its effects on the economy, nature and society, as well as on climate change adaptation.

Our educational and advisory tools on " Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture " also offer a good overview of this topic.