his is the second piece in a series on the potential of cover crops

Droughts have increased globally by nearly 30 percent since the year 2000, posing one of the most significant threats to agricultural systems and costing billions in global economic losses, according to a report by the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). But the use of sustainable land management practices, such as cover cropping as well as reduced tillage and improved irrigation techniques can help farmers regain control over their land, revitalize the soil, and mitigate the effects of drought. 

https://foodtank.com/news/2023/04/how-sustainable-agriculture-can-combat-drought-and-creates-resilient-food-systems/