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Plant Diversity to Cope with Increased Drought Risk in Grasslands

Grassland Solothurn
© Nicolas Alou

Plant species diversity in intensively managed grasslands can act like a natural insurance against drought risk by reducing production variability. This reduction persists even at increased drought risks.

Swiss Agricultural Research: Plant Diversity to Cope with Increased Drought Risk in Grasslands

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Futterbau Weidesysteme Heuwender, Schangnau

Forage, Grassland, Grazing Systems

We support the ecological use of meadows and pastures and the development of sustainable grassland and upland farming systems.

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Last modification 27.03.2026

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