European Farmers Face “Unprecedented Crisis” After Successive Heatwaves

European farmers are warning of an “unprecedented crisis” after successive heatwaves that have damaged crops, stressed livestock, and worsened drought conditions. With repeated extreme temperatures occurring back-to-back, yields are falling and water shortages are limiting irrigation just as demand and production costs rise. Livestock producers report heat stress and higher feed requirements, while farmers in some regions struggle with damaged pasture and drying soils. Governments and agencies are urged to expand emergency support, improve water management, and accelerate resilience measures as extreme-weather impacts continue to accumulate.