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French farming union FNSEA said this week that total agricultural losses from the spring frosts could total €3bn, ‘particularly in viticulture and arboriculture’. Winemakers have cautioned that it is too soon to know the full extent of the damage, even if several regional bodies have said they expect the frosts to impact 2021 wine harvest volumes. Frost has also hit vineyards and farmers in other parts of Europe this month. In Italy this week, farmers’ union Coldiretti called for immediate government aid, including for vineyard owners that have seen damage from sub-zero temperatures. The impact naturally varies between estates and vineyard sites. ....