Heatwaves put growing pressure on French vegetable farming

Paris - 18/07/2026: The series of intense heatwaves has pushed French vegetable farming into a critical phase. According to industry representatives, the consequences are not limited to individual crops or regions. Open-field crops, whose development depends directly on sufficient soil moisture and reliable irrigation, are particularly at risk. The damage is hitting farms after an already difficult start to the year marked by flooding and unstable market conditions.Météo-France reported on 18 July a gradual easing of the heat, which is now largely concentrated in the southeast. At the same time, ...