# European drought shrivels crops despite farmers’ best efforts to adapt

https://mins.news/en/item/21461

- France 24, 2026-08-13 16:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260813-european-drought-shrivels-crops-despite-farmers-best-efforts-to-adapt

> This summer’s drought across much of Europe is inflicting heavy damage on crops, including potatoes in the Netherlands and corn in Bosnia. Dutch sustainability-focused bank Triodos warns the losses could cut EU GDP by 1% in 2026, or about €180 billion.

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