Heat waves and drought are wreaking havoc on European crops, from potatoes in the Netherlands to grapes in Italy and corn in Bosnia. The extreme weather is hitting farmers hard, with crop yields down and water supplies in crisis. The situation is particularly dire in the Netherlands, where farmers are no longer allowed to use water from streams and drainage channels to irrigate fields and orchards. The drought is also affecting the Czech Republic's beer industry, with brewers fearing a bad hop harvest. In Romania, grain transport is disrupted due to record-low water levels on the Danube River. The situation is so dire that cattle grazing plains in Hungary are turning to dust, and farmers are having to buy expensive feed for their cows. Despite these challenges, some farmers are adapting by diversifying their crops and using no-till farming techniques. However, the future looks uncertain, with the potential for further economic losses and a need for more sustainable agricultural practices.
