Soil desiccation is deepening. Behind the machines working in the fields (e.g., during sugar beet sowing) one can see clouds of dust. Some winter crops plantations must be eliminated. This is an additional cost and organizational challenge for farmers. Frosts, strong winds, and overdried soil make protective treatments in crops difficult. Slow regeneration of winter crops, a difficult start for spring Dry and cold - these two words can describe the conditions that have been prevailing in a significant part of Poland since March. Although the soil was well moistened in autumn, winter, and early spring, and temperatures are not high, the lack of precipitation has led to progressive soil desiccation. Unfortunately, this is not the first year we have faced a dry start to the season. Since the end of March, farmers have locally started irrigating fields. Behind the machines working in the fields (e.g., during sugar beet sowing) one can see clouds of dust. In recent days, strong winds ...