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Earthworms could help farmers cope with both drought and heavy rain

So: earthworms may be small, but they can make a big difference to how farmland handles extreme weather. Their tunnels help water soak into the soil when rain is heavy, while healthy soil can hold onto moisture when conditions turn dry. That could give farmers a natural way to make their fields more resilient as weather becomes less predictable. And here's the thing: looking after life beneath the soil may help protect the harvest above it.
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