Crop switching optimization within the context of the Indo-Gangetic Plain provides compelling evidence that this approach yields significant benefits in terms of increasing calorie production and profits for farmers whilst minimizing water and energy use.
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Mijic, A. Unlocking benefits of crop switching in India. Nat Water 1, 833–834 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-023-00142-0
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