# Successive Heatwaves Push European Farmers into Unprecedented Crisis

Successive heatwaves across Europe have devastated crops and livestock, pushing farmers into what they describe as an unprecedented crisis. The extreme weather is expected to drive up food prices and threaten food security, prompting urgent calls for government support.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/17/european-farmers-unprecedented-crisis-successive-heatwaves) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:01:47 GMT