EconomyFrench agriculture takes economic hit from heatwaves

Recent heatwaves in France created major health risks while also hurting the economy. Authorities estimate that heat and drought sharply reduced agricultural production, with wealth generated by the sector expected to fall 8% this year. The knock-on effects could cut France’s 2026 growth by 0.1 percentage points.

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