France heatwaves harm corn farmers

Corn farmers in southwestern France are facing significant losses this summer due to successive heatwaves surpassing 35°C, which have affected the pollination process, resulting in the growth of small cobs and a decline in production from 130-140 quintals per hectare to about one-third of that amount. These conditions have led to the loss of around 70% of the crop in some fields, making the yield barely cover production costs. As a result, many farmers have converted part of their corn crops into livestock feed rather than grains, and this crisis raises concerns about the future of agriculture in the region as the ongoing heatwaves and droughts continue to impact agricultural production.

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