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A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn

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A severe drought is currently impacting agricultural production across Europe, affecting crops ranging from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn. In the Netherlands, farmers are actively working to mitigate the effects of parched soil by applying compost, straw, and manure to their fields in an effort to nourish the land.

Agricultural regions, such as the Zeeland Province in the southwestern Netherlands, are experiencing significant drying, highlighting the broader environmental challenges faced by European producers. These conditions threaten crop yields and soil health across the continent.

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