"In many cases, the drought has affected the crop by almost 100 percent. This means a question of survival for many producers and their families," said State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture Mojca Erjavec while inspecting the drought in the Ljubljana area.
According to the farmers' association, heat and drought threaten the harvest of cereals, potatoes and sugar beet. Depending on the region, a "total yield loss" is also possible.
"In many cases, the drought has affected the crop by almost 100 percent. This means a question of survival for many producers and their families," said State Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture Mojca Erjavec while inspecting the drought in the Ljubljana area.