Europe’s heatwave in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage
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A heatwave that swept across Europe in June is estimated to have cost the continent's grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage. The EU is facing its worst crop harvest in a decade, with total grain yield 9m tonnes smaller than expected. This highlights the significant economic impact of extreme weather on agricultural production.
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€2bn lost revenue for grain farmers
The heatwave in Europe in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage.
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The heatwave in Europe in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage.
The Guardian- €2bn lost revenue for grain farmers
- 9m tonnes smaller grain yield than expected
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Loaded language removed<p>EU set for its lowest crop harvest in a decade after total grain yield estimated to be 9m tonnes smaller than expected, analysis finds</p><p>The heatwave that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/09/western-europe-records-hottest-ever-june-as-heatwaves-intensify">occurred across Europe in June</a> is estimated to have cost the continent’s grain farmers €2bn (£1.7bn) in lost…</p>
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The heatwave in Europe in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage.
The GuardianThe EU is set for its worst crop harvest in a decade.
The GuardianTotal grain yield is estimated to be 9m tonnes smaller than expected.
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