Cultivation of varieties/breeds optimal for local conditions; (participation in testing or selection for suitability of cultivars/breeds)

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Northern
Northern

Weather event addressed

Very high temperatures / Heat wave
Summer
Floods / Heavy rainfall
Fall

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
All crops

Description of the measure

Selection of new varieties and breeds suitable for new conditions and to preserve crop diversity.

Comments on sustainability

The producer less vulnerable to climatic impact, hence competitive as a rural entrepeneur Developing first hand knowledge on what is suitable for the local conditions