Sustainable adaptation measures for arable crops

Crop rotation at plot level

Crops diversification at farm level (3-5 crops)

Crops diversification > 5 crops at farm level

2 crops harvested on the same plot in one year

Balance between 3 periods of sowing for the main crops

Adapt date of sowing & variety precocity

Varieties adapted to main climate stress

Reach a reasonable threshold (ha/variety)

Mix of varieties within plots more sensitive to climate stress (cold, drought…)

Varietal bouquet at farm level (all plots) to desynchronize sensitives crops stages

Population varieties

To plant and harvest an own variety collection at farm level every year

Regular application of organic fertilizers

Implement soil winter cover crop between main crops

Develop farm level surface for cover crops

Implement diversified (species) soil cover crop

Cover soil with straw or stubble to avoid bare soils in summer

Reduced tillage

Terraces conservation

Mutlifunctional margins

Hedges plantations

Fertilizers applied fractioned

Maps and analysis of soils

Organic agriculture

Integrated pest management

Fallow lands sown

Water ponds to collect rain water

Better efficiency in irrigation, decision-support tools

Drip irrigation systems

Better knowledge of crops’ water needs