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Europe’s Farms Under Extreme Weather Stress | Cork News
Europe’s farmers are reeling from record-breaking droughts and wildfires, threatening harvests worth tens of millions across the continent. France alone faces massive losses in salad greens, carrots, and onions, with some crops potentially halved. The crisis extends beyond France—Champagne and Bordeaux wine regions brace for smaller yields, while olive oil prices climb amid heat stress. The EU has slashed forecasts for sunflowers, maize, potatoes, and soybeans, even as Romania sees relief from rain. With extreme weather on the rise, food shortages and higher prices look set to persist. Listen…
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