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German farmers using cooperation to combat drought
Overview
In the Uetze-Schwüblingsen region near Hannover, Germany, farmers are utilizing cooperative models to manage unpredictable weather patterns. Farmer Holger Hennies and four others manage 700 hectares collectively, sharing labor, yields, and risks to mitigate environmental challenges.
Extreme heat and drought periods have severely impacted sugar beet crops. The lack of moisture, alongside competition from weeds such as goosefoot, has caused significant yield losses in sandy soils. While artificial irrigation has been used to maintain some growth, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has confirmed that the overall harvest has been hampered by extreme dryness.
Entities
Free State · Mangaung Metro · Northern Cape · Germany · Kimberley
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesGerman farmers use cooperation to combat drought and crop loss
German farmers near Hannover are using cooperative farming models to manage risks from extreme drought and unpredictable weather affecting sugar beet yields.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSouth African farmers adopt collaborative strategies to combat drought and economic pressure
South African farmers in the Free State and Northern Cape are utilizing cooperative networks and new technologies to mitigate the impacts of drought, water scarcity, and rising operational costs.
Sources
bloemfonteindaily.co.za · fehmarn24.de · kimberleydaily.co.za · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de