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Europe’s heatwave in June cost grain farmers €2bn, analysis finds

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A severe heatwave that swept across Europe in June resulted in an estimated €2bn in lost revenue for the continent's grain farmers, according to a recent analysis. The extreme weather conditions destroyed approximately 9 million tonnes of crops across the affected regions.

The agricultural losses have left the European Union poised for its worst crop harvest in a decade. This sharp decline in production has sparked widespread concern regarding the potential impact on consumer food prices.

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