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French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures
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French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures Environment Issued on: 05:19 min From the show Reading time 1 min In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown in greenhouses but also in open fields, without heating or pesticides.
French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures
Environment
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05:19 min
From the show
Reading time
1 min
In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown in greenhouses but also in open fields, without heating or pesticides. Our Down to Earth team reports.
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