In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat and drought could be pushing it there again

Europe's farming calendar is shifting as crops mature weeks earlier due to rising temperatures. Extreme heat and prolonged drought are significantly damaging yields across key agricultural regions. France's grain maize production faces a substantial decline, potentially reaching a 1976 low. The wider European Union is also experiencing a sharp decrease in its maize harvest. Farmers must adapt planting dates and crop varieties to changing climate conditions.