France becomes Europe's largest sorghum producer amid drought concerns
What happened
Due to heatwaves and ongoing drought impacting maize crops in Europe, French producers are increasingly experimenting with sorghum. France became Europe's largest sorghum producer in 2024, cultivating about 103,000 hectares. Sorghum, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa, is being adopted because it requires less water than maize.
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Why it matters
The shift reflects global agricultural trends as European crops face challenges from hotter, drier conditions. Sorghum, which is used extensively for human consumption and animal feed, is gaining interest in Europe as a drought-resistant alternative to traditional cereals.
Global agricultural trends influence French production choices, involving Africa.
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