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Heat puts agriculture under pressure, but Dutch harvest holds up for now

Heat puts agriculture under pressure, but Dutch harvest holds up for now

Despite an approaching heatwave, the Dutch agricultural sector reports that crops such as potatoes, onions, and wheat are currently holding up well. While similar extreme heat has caused visible damage in France, the long-term outlook for Dutch crop yields remains uncertain as the climate changes.

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How Nike suddenly lost its cool: ‘It has become your parents’ shoe’

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