# France: Drought’s impact on the cheese industry

https://mins.news/en/video/19331

- France 24 English, 2026-08-11 16:10 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEuHaaH1lz0

> France is facing another heatwave while coping with a record drought. Water restrictions now affect nearly 70% of the country, placing agriculture under the greatest pressure. Extreme heat has dried out vegetation and caused milk production to fall sharply. The resulting strain is also threatening the quality of dairy products, particularly cheese, putting the cheese industry at risk.

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