Europe's Crops Lose 20 Days in Growing Season

Data indicates that European crops, including corn, rapeseed, and winter wheat, have ripened and been harvested earlier than usual, reflecting the impact of climate change on agricultural patterns across the continent. In some parts of the European Union, wheat crops reached maturity about 20 days earlier than their average timeline in 2000, and the same trend has been observed with rapeseed and corn. The early heatwaves in late May 2026, characterized by rising temperatures, accelerated the plant growth cycles, leading to earlier harvest dates. However, droughts and heatwaves have also degraded both the quality and quantity of the harvests. The French agriculture authority estimates that only 27% of the corn crop was in good condition by August, with predictions of a 35% decrease in corn production compared to last year, potentially dropping to half the previous year's yield—the lowest since 1976.

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