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flag European farmers face record crop losses from climate-driven droughts, with €11.2 billion in damages and rising.

flag European farmers are facing severe crop losses due to escalating droughts fueled by climate change, with yields plummeting across the continent. flag In Germany, farmers like Thomas Goebel saw sunflower and corn fields wither, forcing sales of equipment and land to survive. flag Similar devastation hit rapeseed and vegetable crops in other regions, with some losing nearly all production. flag Low water levels are also disrupting river transport and power generation. flag Annual damages have reached €11.2 billion, with projections rising to €17.5 billion if global warming hits 3°C. flag Farmers describe deep emotional distress, often avoiding their failing fields, as climate change increasingly threatens agricultural stability.

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