BRUSSELS — A drought throughout much of northern Europe this spring is starting to hurt upcoming harvests and efforts to bring food prices down. From beer hops in southern Germany’s Bavaria to cereals in eastern England and fodder shortages in many areas, the lack of rain and abundance of sunshine is creating problems for farmers in much of Europe, officials said. The Rome-based U.N.
Drought Cuts Across Europe, Hurts Harvests And Food Prices
Associated Press, Washington Post: World
Sat, 05/28/2011 - 4:19am
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