Handbook of best practices for adapting to climate change in durum wheat cultivation in Castile and León

This handbook aims to explain how, based on a local-scale assessment of the expected climate impacts on durum wheat production over the next 30 years, it is possible to design a farm-level adaptation strategy that will increase its resilience to climate change. Drawing on the experience gained from the pilot farms of the GO Adaptridur project, 10 of the most promising adaptation measures have been selected to address this challenge in Castile and León. Farmers, agricultural cooperatives and the agri-food industry can draw inspiration from this handbook to develop their own adaptation strategies. The Adaptridur Operational Group aims, amongst other things, to study the impact of climate change on cereal production, and specifically on durum wheat, using Castile and León as a reference scenario. It thus aims to evaluate best practices for adapting to climate change and to highlight the effectiveness of criteria for protecting biodiversity in durum wheat production. The initiative is promoted by the BC Servicios 2001 Group (Alma Prima), Valduebro Sociedad Coop, ITACYL and the Global Nature Foundation.