Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe — but it's running out of water

Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.

Published on RocksNews: 29 Sept 2026, 10:34 UTC
Updated: 29 Sept 2026, 10:34 UTC
Language: English

Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe — but it's running out of water — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.