France has announced a new €130 million package to help winegrowers uproot vines, a move the government says is necessary to reduce oversupply and stabilise an industry battered by climate shocks, falling consumption, and mounting economic pressure. The Agriculture Ministry confirmed on Monday that it will also ask the European Union to contribute additional funding.

In a striking sign of how climate change is reshaping European agriculture, the renowned French wine producer Maison Chapoutier has begun planting agave in place of grapes in the Rhône Valley

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November 2025 — The state’s famed wine industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Growers across California are pulling out tens of thousands of acres of vineyards as they face a convergence of economic headwinds and environmental risks — including the growing threat of wildfires.

Vineyard Pullback: 40,000 Acres Planned for Removal