VOICED: French agriculture wilts under drought conditions

The video discusses the severe drought affecting French agriculture in 2011, highlighting the significant crop losses due to prolonged dry weather. It details the impact on winter crops like wheat, the geographical spread of the drought across France, and the water management strategies farmers are employing. The French government has announced a €100 million emergency fund to support affected farmers, but further measures may be needed to prevent cereal prices from rising and farmers from going out of business.

What is the primary cause of the crop loss mentioned in the video?

• Excessive rainfall

• Months of dry weather

• Soil erosion

• Pest infestation

Which regions of France are affected by the drought according to the video?

• Both southern and northern regions

• Only the eastern regions

• Only the northern regions

• Only the southern regions

What measures have farmers taken to cope with water restrictions?

• Importing water from neighboring countries

• Using fallow land for feeding livestock

• Switching to drought-resistant crops

• Increased use of fertilizers

What financial support has the French Government announced to help farmers?

• €50 million emergency fund

• €100 million emergency fund

• €200 million emergency fund

• €500 million emergency fund

What is a potential consequence if the drought continues?

• No impact on cereal prices

• Decrease in cereal prices

• Increase in cereal prices

• Stability in cereal prices