Normandy faces unexpected water scarcity challenges that threaten its iconic agricultural heritage. The region's famous cider production and dairy farming, cornerstones of the local economy, are experiencing serious strain due to insufficient rainfall and groundwater depletion. Farmers grapple with livestock management complications and diminished apple yields, sparking concerns about long-term sustainability of traditional Norman industries and food security in this historically agricultural region.

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