Drought threatens France's cheese production as heatwave tightens

A record drought and heatwave gripping France is threatening milk production and cheese quality, with nearly 70 percent of the country facing water restrictions.

Oleh Sama News Agency
18 Agustus 2026
A baker or cheese maker in a blue apron and hairnet holds a round wheel of cheese in a production facility with shelves of aging cheeses visible in the background.
A cheese producer inspects a wheel of cheese during production at a French dairy facility. The drought affecting France has raised concerns about milk supply and cheese quality across the country's dairy industry. (France 24 — English)
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France is experiencing another heatwave as a record drought tightens its grip on the country. Nearly 70 percent of France is facing water restrictions, with agriculture bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Extreme heat has dried up vegetation, causing milk production to fall significantly. The quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is now threatened by the drought conditions.

Drought threatens France's cheese production as heatwave tightens | Sama News Agency