Farmers consider abandoning drought-hit region in central Hungary


A drone view shows dried-up lands near Jaszszentlaszlo, Hungary, July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus

LADANYBENE, Hungary (Reuters) -Farmers in southern Hungary's key agricultural area are grappling with increasingly severe drought as climate change cuts crop yields and reduces groundwater levels, with some considering relocating or alternative employment.

The vast flatland, situated between the Tisza and the Danube rivers, produces corn, grain, and sunflower seed, but scientists warn that rising temperatures and insufficient rainfall are threatening its agricultural viability.

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