As climate change continues to cause droughts in many areas of the world, it is increasingly important for communities to develop user-friendly, inexpensive techniques to manage the impacts of these droughts. A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, has identified several methods that could be used to help small-scale farmers and other communities better manage the impacts of droughts. The researchers found that using cover crops, water harvesting and water conservation techniques, and low-cost irrigation systems can help communities better manage their water resources and reduce the impacts of drought. The researchers also suggest that communities should consider investing in drought-resistant crop varieties to minimize crop losses during periods of drought.

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source: Phys.org