France's Drought Stricken Cheesemakers Get a Reprieve The French government's decision to relax production rules for certain cheeses is a response to the devastating drought affecting grazing land.
The move also acknowledges the far reaching consequences of climate change, which scientists and farmers have been warning about for years. The drought has had a catastrophic impact on France's agricultural sector.
In July, over 95% of mainland France was affected. Permanent grasslands saw growth plummet by one third compared to the 1989 2018 average.