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FRANCE is bracing itself for “catastrophic” food shortages and price hikes after this summers extreme heatwaves.
After four severe heatwaves this year record high temperatures have wreaked havoc on crops and could have a devastating impact on the availability of food across the rest of Europe.
France is the leading European exporter of potatoes with more than two million tonnes of the crop being exported each year.
Fertiliser chaos triggered by Gulf conflict could send prices soaring and leave millions facing devastating hunger, writes DYLAN MURPHY
MAT COWARD takes a look at some of the options for keen gardeners as we enter 2026
Olive oil remains a vital foundation of food, agriculture and society, storing power in the bonds of solidarity. Though Palestinians are under attack, they continue to press forward write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT