What crops to choose in the face of changing climate, an agriculturist explained

In modern conditions, farmers have to count every step. Which crops to sow, how to distribute moisture, and whether fertilizers are always needed? The CEO of InterAGROLab, Vladyslav Tiutiunnyk, shares his observations and practical advice. "They say that flax can be grown without fertilizers and still get a good harvest. But before drawing conclusions, you need to know what exactly is in your soil. Some people have really rich soils, with a neutral pH and sufficient phosphorus—there you can intervene minimally. But most fields do not have this. So, fertilizers need to be applied, but with understanding—how much and which ones," emphasizes Vladyslav Tiutiunnyk. Unlike sunflower, flax consumes significantly less moisture. Its transpiration coefficient is lower, and its yield is formed with substantially lower costs. Therefore, flax can be an alternative specifically for zones with chronic drought. "Sunflower requires over 2,500 units of water per ton of production, whereas flax ...