# Crop diversification protects fields from extreme weather and boosts productivity

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- Published: 2026-10-30T19:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-crop-diversification-fields-extreme-weather.html
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Varying crop rotations and keeping the soil constantly covered with vegetation help protect crops against droughts and floods, in addition to increasing productivity. This technique was tested in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, by researchers from the Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture (CCARBON) at the University of São Paulo (USP).

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