French Ministry of Agriculture

French farmers face severe drought and economic crisis

27 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: French farmers struggle to claim emergency aid after extreme summer weather

French agriculture continues to face a severe crisis driven by extreme drought and heatwaves. Recent reports indicate that dehydrated alfalfa production for 2026 is expected to drop by more than 20 percent compared to th

European extreme heat and drought crisis

1072 clusters · 4971 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Czech livestock slaughter rates rise due to drought

The summer of 2026 was characterized by historic heatwaves, severe droughts, and extreme weather across Europe, resulting in significant human, economic, and agricultural consequences. Public health was severely impacte

Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus spreads across Europe

21 clusters · 408 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Shamonda virus infects human for the first time in France

The Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus outbreak continues to impact livestock across Europe, with its geographic footprint expanding significantly. In the Iberian Peninsula, the virus has been confirmed in both Portugal and S

Global agricultural impacts from extreme weather

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Extreme weather impacts livestock production in Paraguay and Bolivia

Extreme weather patterns are causing significant disruptions to agricultural production across multiple regions. In Paraguay, El Niño-driven tornadoes and hailstorms damaged over 170 hectares of horticultural crops, suc

Climate change impact on global wine and fruit harvests

15 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: French wine industry faces harvest volatility and shifting demand

Climate change is significantly altering grape harvest timelines and viticultural practices. Historical data from Burgundy shows an ‘explosion’ of extreme heat years, increasing from once every 17 years (1354–1719) to ap