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France unveils €1.1bn emergency aid for farmers after record heat

France's potato crop is among those hard-hit by this summer's record heatwave and drought.
France's potato crop is among those hard-hit by this summer's record heatwave and drought. © Virginia Mayo / AP Photo

​France has announced €1.1 billion in emergency aid for farmers after record heat and drought caused severe damage to crops, pastures and water supplies.

Unveiling the CASI aid package on Friday, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the money was needed both to compensate farmers for their losses and protect future production.

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