€1 Billion in Drought Damage to Agriculture: Corn, Potatoes and Sugar Beets Affected – The Observatorial
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The situation of Austrian agriculture is catastrophic. According to an agricultural insurer, it has never been as hot and dry as in the summer of 2026. The damage lies in the billions range. Additional imports are supposed to cover the failure.
As the Austrian hail insurance announced on Monday morning, the extreme heat waves and the continuing drought caused record damage. Overall, the total damage is estimated to be EUR 1 billion nationwide! The hail insurance covers damages of 400 million. The catastrophic drought damage causes massive crop losses and food shortages for the animals. Over the past weeks and months, massive precipitation deficits have occurred across all federal state…
The sale of fresh potatoes runs steadily and prices are higher than last year.
The hail insurance has calculated that Austria's farmers would suffer record damages due to the drought. Overall, it is one billion euros. Almost all cultures are affected.
According to hail insurance, Austria's farmers record record damage, affecting almost all cultures.
€1 billion in drought damage to agriculture: corn, potatoes and sugar beets affected – The Observatorial
Hail insurance CEO Kurt Weinberger has identified a climate change-induced “historic drought catastrophe” for farmers. The total damage to agriculture currently stands at €1 billion, the agricultural specialist insurer announced. Hail insurance will cover losses amounting to approximately €400 million. The drought is affecting all of Austria and all crops, particularly grassland, corn, potatoes, sugar […]
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