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Extreme drought and rainfall had a large impact on potato production in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2020

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Extreme drought and rainfall had a large impact on potato production in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2020

P. J. A. M. Mulders, E. R. V. D. Heuvel, et al.

This study conducted by Puck J. A. M. Mulders, Edwin R. van den Heuvel, M. J. G. (René) van de Molengraft, W. P. M. H. (Maurice) Heemels, and Pytrik Reidsma reveals that extreme weather events, such as drought and heavy rainfall, account for a staggering 98% of year-to-year potato yield fluctuations in the Netherlands. High-intensity rainfall was found to reduce yields by 36%, while drought caused a 13% reduction, emphasizing the urgent need for adaptive strategies.

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Abstract
This study quantifies the impact of extreme weather events (drought and high-intensity rainfall) on potato yields in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2020 using an observational dataset and a causal matching strategy. Results show that these weather extremes explain 98% of the year-to-year yield differences, with high-intensity rainfall causing a 36% yield reduction and drought causing a 13% reduction. Yield variability is significant across fields, highlighting the need for adaptation strategies.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Sep 11, 2024
Authors
Puck J. A. M. Mulders, Edwin R. van den Heuvel, M. J. G. (René) van de Molengraft, W. P. M. H. (Maurice) Heemels, Pytrik Reidsma
Tags
extreme weather
potato yields
drought
high-intensity rainfall
adaptation strategies
Netherlands
yield variability
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