European heatwaves destroy 3.1M tonnes of potatoes, €620M loss

Extreme heat across Europe has destroyed an estimated 3.1 million tonnes of potatoes, valued at up to €620 million, according to Expansión. The scale of the loss is significant for European food supply and agricultural markets, though the full impact on prices and supply chains remains uncertain. This underscores the growing economic cost of climate-driven extreme weather on staple crops.