European Heatwave Causes €2 Billion Loss in Grain Harvest
A recent heatwave across Europe has resulted in an estimated €2 billion loss in the value of the grain crop. This significant agricultural impact highlights the economic consequences of extreme weather events.
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European heatwave wiped €2bn from value of grain crop, analysis estimates
France and Hungary worst hit by lost production of maize and wheat
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EU set for for worst crop harvest in decade after total grain yield estimated to be 9m tonnes smaller than expected, analysis finds The heatwave that swept across Europe in June is estimated to have cost the continent’s grain farmers €2bn (£1.7bn) in lost revenue and destroyed 10m tonnes of crops, according to a new analysis, raising concern about the impact on food prices. The European harvest of crops including wheat, barley, maize and oats is now predicted to be 9m tonnes smaller than fore...
By Joanna Partridge
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