Farmers in Heat Stress: Will Lavender Save Austria's Dry Fields?

Austrian farmers, particularly in the Weinviertel region, are worried about significant harvest losses – up to 40 percent – due to drought conditions. Discussions are underway about new crops and cross-border production to address the issue. The fate of the Kiebitz (a bird sanctuary) is also being considered as part of the solution.

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