# Heatwaves deal economic blow to French agriculture

https://mins.news/en/video/44080

- France 24 English, 2026-09-03 16:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmB_9UAlbdE

> Recent heatwaves in France created serious health risks and also weakened 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 effect could cut French growth in 2026 by 0.1 percentage points.

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