It’s not just foie gras that is gloomy… Many other products will be missing from the consumer’s basket and as a result, the receipt of the French people should somewhat ignite. Thank you heatwave!
The intense heat that prevailed throughout the summer in France obviously had strong repercussions on production in the agricultural sector. And for good reason, as confirmed by Météo France, this summer was the second hottest on record. Enough to undermine many crops such as those of corn and potatoes, among others, already announced as bad. “In the memory of a potato maker from the north of France, we have never known such a situation.“ thus testified Geoffroy d’Evry, farmer in the Oise and president of the UNPT.
The government has already confirmed aid for producers in difficulty, as explained France Info.
But it’s actually vegetables in general that aren’t doing well this season. This time according to news.frthe Federation Vegetables from France estimates losses between 25% and 35% of production. “With rising temperatures, drought, and therefore water restrictions, plants have developed water stress, which has compressed production. As they lack watering, they favor their survival and give less, and of lower quality“, explained the president of the Interprofession of fruits and vegetables, Laurent Grandin.
Shortage ruled out, but price increases guaranteed
With less goods, even if it is not a shortage, it is very likely that prices will increase. Jacques Rouchaussé, president of Légumes de France, tempers all the same, emphasizing: “This price increase must be reasonable, of the order of a few cents“. But with a rise in the cost of living in general, it is indeed the wallets of the French who will once again suffer…