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Europe’s Drought Crisis Hits Farmers Hard | San Antonio News
Europe’s farmers are reeling from a brutal drought that’s drying up crops from potatoes in the Netherlands to corn in Bosnia, even as climate-smart practices fall short against extreme heat. The crisis threatens the EU economy, potentially slashing GDP by 1% and forcing bans on field watering. Stories emerge of shrinking potato harvests destined for fries, collapsing corn yields, and hops shortages threatening Czech beer. Meanwhile, the Danube’s record lows disrupt shipping, while Hungarian cattle ranchers scramble for pricey feed as pastures turn to dust. Though some farms with advanced…
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