"Tech and Tradition: Europe's Olive and Wine Farmers Lead the Climate Fight"

Farmers in Spain and Italy are implementing a combination of traditional and technological methods to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. Spanish farmers are rediscovering the use of cover crops to protect soil in olive groves, while Italian farmers are utilizing satellite images and digital technology to optimize water usage. These measures are crucial as both countries, which are major producers of olive oil and wine, face threats from desertification and drought. The adoption of sustainable practices is driven by EU incentives and the need to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on agricultural production.