Manche faces rising fuel costs, a new beer fair may emerge, and climate change impacts French farming.
Fuel costs increase for Manche council
The departmental council of Manche is expected to spend an additional 650,000 € on fuel for its vehicles in 2026 due to rising fuel prices, which are placing pressure on public finances.Norman beer fair planned in Saint-Lô
A Norman craft beer fair may be established in Saint-Lô, following the success of a similar event in Gruchet-le-Valasse, which has been held since 2016 in Seine-Maritime.Ukraine comparison highlights climate impact
A cereal farmer in the Caen plain compared the situation in Ukraine to wild boars, stating that without winter, wheat is growing there, highlighting how climate change is affecting agriculture differently but still causing damage to French crops in terms of yield or price.
