EconomyScorching summer pushes French wine harvest to new historic low

French wine production is expected to fall sharply this year after scorching temperatures brought widespread heatwaves and drought. The agriculture ministry said winemakers were forecasting a 6 percent decline, potentially making it the worst harvest in about 70 years. France has announced more than €1 billion in emergency aid for farmers.

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