Flemish Farm Revenues Drop 10% on Drought; 260M EUR Damage

Flemish agricultural revenues fell nearly 10% in 2026, driven by heat and drought that cut potato and maize yields by 25% and 24%, respectively. The agricultural organization estimates total damage at 260 million euros, averaging 16,000 euros per professional farm. This underscores the accelerating economic impact of climate change on European agriculture, despite adaptation investments.

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