LOS VÉLEZ, Spain — Southeastern Spain faces a pressing environmental challenge: the encroachment of the Sahara Desert. This northward advance results in reduced rainfall, soil degradation, and severe droughts driven by climate change, jeopardizing centuries-old agricultural lands.
In response to these challenges, local farmers are increasingly turning to regenerative agriculture practices. These innovative methods aim to enhance soil health and resilience, enabling farmers to better manage the long periods of drought followed by intense rainfall and runoff.
Watch this video to understand how regenerative agriculture is transforming the agricultural landscape of Southeastern Spain, helping farmers adapt to climate change while promoting sustainability and food security.
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Banner Image: Regenerative agriculture methods, such as green cover crops, help Santiaga Sánchez’s farm better withstand persistent drought punctuated by sudden violent storms. Image by Xaume Olleros for Mongabay.
Battling desertification: Bringing soil back to life in semiarid Spain