Drought: Minimize water loss in the field - 36th Podcast

Stabilize yield fluctuations through optimal water use

In many regions, years with normal yields are increasingly alternating with years of losses. The reason for this is usually extremely dry conditions caused by higher temperatures and increasingly unevenly distributed precipitation. The existing soil and maintaining soil fertility are the basis of all measures (see podcast “ It’s the soil that counts ”). Drying out of the soil should be delayed or, in the best case, avoided through cultivation.

In the podcast by PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with Dr. Andreas Schaumberger will tell you which measures can be used to reduce evaporation:

• Landscape elements as wind brakes and temperature reducers,
• Orchards with multiple uses and
• Multi-use hedges are addressed.

The advantages and disadvantages of these measures as well as the funding opportunities within the ÖPUL are also discussed:

Here for you is the full conversation from our head of research and innovation, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with Dr. Andreas Schaumberger on the topic of “ Drought: Reducing water loss in the field ” in full length:

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