French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures

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What happened

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.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:39:09 UTC.

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