During heat waves, water becomes one of the biggest concerns for farmers. Crops need enough moisture to survive, while drought and rising temperatures can put pressure on water supplies. That is why a Belgian farmer’s unusual approach to soil management is getting attention online.
West-Flemish farmer Diederik Steyaert says he has not irrigated his crops for 26 years. Instead, he relies on rainfall and farming methods that are designed to help his soil absorb and retain water.
