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French maize harvest expected to reach lowest level since 1980
The Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a 35% drop in maize production in France due to drought and reduced cultivated areas.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the French maize harvest could fall to 9 million tons in 2026, the lowest level since 1980. This forecast is primarily attributed to the heatwave and drought affecting yields.
Furthermore, farmers have made trade-offs resulting in a reduction of cultivated areas, which also impacts the production volume. This leads to a significant decline compared to previous years.
All of these combined factors have resulted in pessimistic expectations regarding the maize harvest. France could face one of its worst maize productions, according to information reported by several sources.