Greece's Farmers Battle Climate Extremes: A Fight for Survival

Greek farmers are facing devastating impacts due to extreme weather events including droughts, heatwaves, and floods. Rising costs, stagnant crop prices, and dwindling crop yields are exacerbating their struggles. They seek more government support, improved water management, and sustainable agricultural practices to continue farming in adverse conditions.

Greek farmers are contending with severe weather conditions that threaten their livelihoods. Recent droughts, heatwaves, and floods have drastically reduced crop yields, leaving many considering abandoning their trade.

Farmers are advocating for more government subsidies and flood defenses while trying to navigate their challenges. They say this is essential in an already strained agricultural landscape.

The European Commission is pressuring Greece to update its water management and flood risk strategies, positing that sustainable agricultural practices and infrastructure improvements are crucial to mitigating the impacts of climate change.

(With inputs from agencies.)