Greeks try tropical crops in climate change experiment

Published 2024년 8월 9일

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Greek farmer, Panos Adamopoulos, is experimenting with growing tropical fruits such as mangoes and avocados on his farm in Kyparissia, western Greece, as a response to the effects of climate change, including drought. This experiment is part of a study conducted by the Greek state agriculture institute, Demeter, to explore the potential of tropical fruits to address the country's drought issues. Despite the initial success of the exotic crops, the project is not yet profitable due to the high costs of cultivation and maintenance, and requires more research and support to become sustainable. The study aims to find ways to adapt to climate change and diversify crop production, but farmers face challenges such as water shortages and reduced yields of staple crops like olives.

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Stirring the leaves of a shrub on his farm in Kyparissia, western Greece, Panos Adamopoulos spied the first soon-to-be-ripe mangoes—his share of a state experiment against climate change."Right there!" he exclaimed.For decades, this fertile land on the shores of the Ionian Sea has been mainly known for olives, in addition to watermelon and other crops.But even this part of Greece that sees more rain than other parts of the country is grappling with the effects of drought.After the warmest winter on record, Greece also experienced the hottest June and July since reliable data collection began in 1960."There is no winter," Adamopoulos, 38, told AFP, adding that his property has not received a drop of rain since March."No water, no cultivation," said the farmer, whose trees seem to grow right into the Ionian Sea.Most of Adamopoulos' income currently comes from iceberg lettuce.But with increasingly arid seasons in sight, he may soon have to give up on some of his lucrative, yet ...

Source: Phys