Spring drought threatens Europe’s farms and rivers

Spring drought threatens Europe’s farms and rivers

BRUSSELS — From the front lines in Ukraine to ordinarily damp Belgium, a shortage of rainfall has left much of Europe parched halfway through spring.  The early drought spells trouble for supply chains and farmers — with potential knock-on effects for industry, trade and global food security, adding to the economic turmoil triggered by Donald Trump’s erratic tariff announcements.  The European Drought Observatory’s most recent update from mid-Ma…

Spring Drought Poses Growing Threat to European Agriculture and Waterways

Spring Drought Poses Growing Threat to European Agriculture and WaterwaysFrom the front lines in Ukraine to ordinarily damp Belgium, a shortage of rainfall has left much of Europe parched halfway through spring.  The early drought spells trouble for supply chains and farmers — with potential knock-on effects for industry, trade and global food security, adding to the economic turmoil triggered by Donald Trump’s erratic tariff […] The post Spring…