Europe’s heatwave in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage
Summary
A heatwave in Europe during June caused major damage to grain crops, leading to a loss of about €2 billion for farmers and destroying 10 million tonnes of grain. This has reduced the expected harvest size for several countries and may cause higher food prices due to increased reliance on imports.Key Facts
- The heatwave caused the hottest June on record in western Europe.
- Grain crops affected include wheat, barley, maize, and oats.
- The total grain harvest is now expected to be 9 million tonnes smaller than before the heatwave.
- France lost 3.4 million tonnes of maize, costing about €891 million.
- Hungary and Spain also saw major losses, with 2.4 million and 1.4 million tonnes lost, respectively.
- Farmers in the UK and France reported severe damage and earlier crop harvesting due to dry and hot conditions.
- The crop losses make Europe more dependent on grain imports, which could raise global food prices.
- Severe droughts in parts of the US are also affecting global grain and meat supplies.
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