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Heatwave kills 6 thousand tons of poultry in France
The extreme heatwave in France has hit the agriculture and livestock sectors hard. While 6 thousand tons of poultry perished in Brittany, government officials announced that credit and compensation support will be provided to farmers.
The extreme heatwave in France has caused heavy losses in the agriculture and livestock sectors. French official Genevard announced that 6 thousand tons of poultry perished in Brittany.
In an assessment on BFMTV, Genevard noted that poultry cannot cool down when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. He stated that such extreme temperatures trigger animal deaths.
Genevard, announcing that the government has stepped in to support farmers, said that credit opportunities will be provided for livestock breeders to install fans and misting systems. These loans, targeting particularly poultry farmers, are reported to aim at taking precautions against future heatwaves.
Genevard also stated that he will meet with insurance companies this week to ensure that compensation for the sector can be paid out quickly. Emphasizing the need to improve water storage capacities, the official said, "If we do not increase our storage capacity, we will not be able to fight climate change."
France has been battling extreme heat conditions that have persisted since June 18. Hospitals have experienced high occupancy due to the temperatures, while 109 people died in a single day on June 26 in Paris. In some homes, hospitals and schools without air conditioning, windows were covered with thermal blankets to try to lower the indoor temperature.
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