SummaryCompaniesSouthern European farmers forced to adapt to droughtSpain is expanding use of cover crops to halt erosionItalians deploying technology to make best use of waterVILLANUEVA DEL ARZOBISPO, Spain/ROME, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Farmers in Spain and Italy are turning to techniques ancient and modern to safeguard production of regional favourites including olive oil and Prosecco as climate change forces them to rapidly adapt.In the face of extreme weather that has caused billions of euros in losses in both countries, farmers in Spain are rapidly rediscovering the traditional use of crops planted between trees to protect the soil in olive …
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