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Drought-resistant crops triple in France amid climate change

Areas dedicated to pistachio, pomegranate, and chickpea have tripled in France since 2020.

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Farmers in Alsace and Provence are abandoning irrigation for these crops.

Sorghum and chickpea are emerging as alternatives to repeated droughts.

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Why it matters

Cette transition réduit la dépendance à l'irrigation et limite les pertes économiques pour les agriculteurs, tout en préservant les ressources en eau.

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