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In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat

Europe's farming calendar is shifting as crops mature weeks earlier due to rising temperatures. Extreme heat and prolonged drought are significantly damaging yields across key agricultural regions. France's grain maize production faces a substantial decline, potentially reaching a 1976 low. The wide... In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat and drought could be pushing it there again.

Why it matters. Rising temperatures and extreme weather threaten food security and agricultural economies by drastically reducing crop yields.

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