Drought puts Normandy apple growers under pressure ahead of harvest

Caen - 01.08.2026: Shortly before the start of the apple harvest, concern is growing in Normandy about the effects of drought and high temperatures. Water shortages are putting trees under stress; intense sunlight can damage fruit while it is still on the tree. For farms with limited irrigation options, the risk is increasing that apples will remain smaller or be more difficult to market because of external damage.In the Calvados department, the prefecture again tightened restrictions on water use in July. Several catchment areas, including Bessin, Orne Moyenne, Orne Aval ...