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Heatwave hitting Europe's agriculture breaks UK record and threatens food prices
Record heat affecting the UK and Europe has reduced agricultural output; experts warn that food prices are at risk of rising.
Europe's agricultural sector is suffering from the impact of a historic heatwave in recent weeks. Royal Meteorological and Climatological Professor Hannah Cloke from the University of Reading told RIA Novosti that this could lead to an increase in food prices.
In the southeast of England, temperatures exceeded 37 degrees at the end of June, breaking a historic record for the month. This record was broken several times within a week, surpassing the previous record from 1976. June 2026 also went down as the hottest June on record. On the European continent, thermometers showed even higher levels.
Professor Cloke said, "Farmers are feeling it too. Heat and drought are negatively affecting crops and livestock, reducing yields and driving up food prices. This is not just a health issue, but also a matter of food security."
Cloke added that production systems, including food production systems, and cooling infrastructure need to be adapted to the new conditions.
Europe is experiencing one of the most intense heatwaves in recent years. Among the most affected countries are Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece. French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard stated in late June that the extreme heat has caused major damage to the country's agriculture. France is one of the European Union's largest grain producers.
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