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Romania's western farmland hit by extreme drought, worst in 40 years
Digi24LO·RO·about 8 hours ago
Romania's government approved emergency aid of €29.6 million for farmers whose corn and sunflower crops were severely damaged by drought in 2025, with payments of €63 per hectare scaled by impact. The aid addresses lingering agricultural distress from last year's drought, though the total allocation is modest relative to sector losses. This signals continued state support for rural constituencies but has limited macroeconomic impact.