Clay in soil also makes conventional agriculture more sustainable because soil structure, water retention and organic matter determine how resilient land use can become. Soil is therefore not only a production factor, but part of the climate strategy.
In the Gelderland agriculture and land-use analysis, soil quality connects to carbon sequestration, nutrient management and climate adaptation. Better soil management can support conventional farms while also creating a transition path towards more regenerative practices. The point is to improve the underlying land system, not only the farm technology.