France's relentless heatwave is accelerating crop maturity, forcing farmers to begin harvesting weeks ahead of schedule

This sudden change in pattern has been by the intense heatwave and rising temperatures

The heat wave sweeping across France is leaving its mark on the countryside, with crops ripening sooner and harvesters rolling into fields earlier than expected

Such escalating climate-driven heat is forcing a dramatic shift in crop harvesting seasons

Driven by scorching temperatures, this year's harvest has begun earlier than usual offers a stark reminder of how climate-driven extreme weather is reshaping agriculture across Europe.