The vegetation period has recently been showing signs of prolongation – spring has been arriving earlier and the harvest can take place at a later date, although it can be difficult due to excessive moisture. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles worsen the overwintering of the cover crops. The risk of snow mold is growing.

Source: BioClim: Kliimamuutuste mõjuanalüüs, kohanemisstrateegia ja rakenduskava looduskeskkonna ja biomajanduse teemavaldkondades. Summary in English on pages 40-55: