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Record heat in Europe hits agriculture, could affect US food imports
A historic heatwave gripping the UK and Europe is threatening agricultural production. Experts warn that the negative impacts on crops and livestock could drive up global food prices.
Extreme heat sweeping across the European continent is causing severe losses in the agricultural sector and risks affecting global food markets. Record-breaking temperatures recorded in the UK in June have prompted experts to take action.
Hannah Cloke, Royal Professor of Meteorology and Climatology at the University of Reading, told RIA Novosti that the heatwave could lead to higher food prices. "Farmers are feeling it too. Heat and drought are negatively affecting crops and livestock, reducing yields and pushing up food prices. This is not just a health issue, it is also a matter of food security," Cloke said.
At the end of June, temperatures in southeastern England exceeded 37 degrees Celsius, setting a historic record for the month. The record was broken several times within a week, surpassing the previous high from 1976. June 2026 also went down as the hottest June on record.
The situation is even more dire on the European continent. Countries such as Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece are experiencing one of the most intense heatwaves in recent years. French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said at the end of June that the extreme heat had caused major damage to the country's agriculture. France is one of the European Union's largest grain producers.
Professor Cloke added that production systems, including food production systems, and cooling infrastructure need to be adapted to the new conditions.
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