JOURNAL ARTICLE

Europe's Dry Spring Raises Fears for Wheat and Barley Harvests.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bergin, Celia; Wertz, Joe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the impact of an unusually dry spring on farms across Europe, highlighting the increasing threat of climate change to grain production. Following a winter of low precipitation, key crop-producing regions are experiencing poor growth of wheat and barley, raising concerns about potential price increases for staple foods. Meteorologists warn that if dry conditions persist, it could lead to a second consecutive season of setbacks for farmers, with significant damage already reported in areas like northeast France. While there is a forecast for some rainfall in late May and early June, it may not be sufficient to alleviate the ongoing drought conditions affecting major wheat producers such as Poland and Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185393501
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