# French agricultural production declines

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-agricultural-production-declines
> Updated: 2026-10-02T12:22:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Agricultural production in France is facing declines across multiple sectors due to adverse weather conditions and rising costs.

In September, apple harvests were projected to reach a decade low of approximately 1.16 million tons, driven by previous aphid pressure and recent heatwaves. These conditions, alongside water access issues, have also impacted fruit size. To combat rising production costs linked to inflation and geopolitical tensions, growers have requested price increases of 0.35 euro per kg.

By October, reports indicated that honey production was also suffering a significant drop due to intense heatwaves and drought. Extreme temperatures in late spring and early summer deprived bees of nectar. While estimates vary, industry groups like Unaf project a yield as low as 18,000 to 20,000 tonnes, down from previous years. This scarcity is expected to drive up retail prices for popular varieties such as lavender and acacia honey.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: French honey production drops due to heatwaves

Extreme heatwaves and drought in France have caused a sharp drop in honey production, leading to expected price increases for consumers and reduced stocks of popular varieties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-honey-production-drops-due-to-heatwaves

### 2026-09-07: France apple harvests projected at decade low

French apple harvests are projected to hit a decade low of 1.16 million tons due to heatwaves and pests, prompting growers to demand higher prices to cover rising production costs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-apple-harvests-projected-at-decade-low

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