Some alternatives are already ready for the market - for example, fully electric tractors. Large tractors and harvesters, on the other hand, are still dependent on liquid fuels. But which ones? There are still many unanswered questions and a number of hurdles that need to be overcome.
With a continuous living cover and as little intervention in the soil as possible, it should be possible to establish various main crops in a water-saving way. Hans Gnauer has gathered practical experience on his farm and shows the challenges.
Planting new forests is a long-term investment in the future. Forests make an invaluable contribution to climate protection by capturing carbon, producing oxygen and regulating the water supply.