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.

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