French farmers race to adapt as repeated heatwaves hit crops and livestock

French farmers are struggling to cope with unprecedented heatwaves that have devastated crops and livestock. This year’s maize production is expected to drop by a third, marking the smallest yield in 35 years. Additionally, around 3 million broiler chickens perished in June due to extreme heat, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation to climate change. These events underscore the broader European agricultural crisis, signaling significant shifts needed to sustain farming in the face of worsening climate conditions.