Europe's Grain Harvest Loses 16.7 Million Tonnes to Drought

Europe's Grain Harvest Loses 16.7 Million Tonnes to Drought

Europe's grain harvest fell by 16.7 million tonnes after a record-hot, drought-hit summer, causing an estimated €3.2 billion loss, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. France, Hungary, the UK, Germany and Spain suffered the largest losses. The supply shock raises questions about global grain prices and potential pressure on India's food inflation outlook.

Source: Business Today

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