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September 21, 2026French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures
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.
Curated from France 24 Environment. Classified as Environment by AI, which sometimes makes mistakes.
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