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The impact of climate change on farming

As Europe endures a heatwave, we examine the impact of climate change on food production.

As Europe endures a heatwave, we examine the impact of climate change on food production. Deepak Ray of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota describes the changing agricultural picture around the world. The president of France's largest farmers' union FNSEA argues that a €1bn compensation package for French farmers currently enduring drought conditions is not sufficient. And Kit Allen and Fred Langdale of Extonpark vineyard in the south of England explain how a warmer climate in the UK has led to a boom in sparkling wine production. And the world's most played computer game, Fortnite, starts its World Cup in New York with huge cash prizes up for grabs. Is this the future for e-sports?

(Picture: A combine harvester in a field. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

27 minutes

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Fri 26 Jul 201921:32GMT

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  • Fri 26 Jul 201921:32GMT