Government Considers Aid To Drought-Affected Farmers

GOLSSEN, GERMANY - AUGUST 15: Helmut Kujat, 78, waters a tree amongst parched grass in front of his house at the end of the day in the village of Landwehr on August 15, 2018 near Golssen, Germany. Kujat said he has been watering the trees in front of his house nearly daily since the spring. Southern Brandenburg state has been hit especially hard by the recent drought and heat wave. A local farmer is predicting a 50% loss for his grains harvest and 70% for his sunflowers. The German government is due to hold discussions next week over aid to farmers affected by the drought. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)