Climate change is taking its toll on farmers

The floods in Emilia-Romagna wine region of Northern Italy

The new climate pattern of floods alternating with drought in Europe is taking its toll on the mental health of farmers, an article in EuroNews reveals. I know that I for one am glad that we stopped at a manageable size of grape farm at Daria's Vineyard. We don't need to bring in workers yet, and if the crop fails it's not a disaster for us. 

Italy is seriously affected by the alternating cycles of drought and flood, as seen earlier this year. Farmers are calling for “emotional and economic support” for producers. Vintners in Portugal and Spain have been suffering as well. But it's not just southern Europe. Vineyards in Germany were severely damaged by floods in 2021. 

I'm very glad we are on a hillside leading down to the sea and the water drains off fairly quickly. Although our fields have been very soft and squishy this Autumn. I hope we can survive this dramatic change in climate ourselves. 

I admit to being obsessed with climate weirdness and the daily weather it brings.