Which crops are the most affected by drought conditions? Summer crops struggle the mostAll crops in Europe have been affected by drought conditions, explains Andrew Kanyemba, senior grains analyst at commodity analysis platform Expana. “Among European arable crops, corn is expected to experience the most severe production losses compared to ‘normal’ volumes.” Yet this does not mean that, even in these areas, crops will be saved from the effects of drought. Drought is not as widespread there as in Western Europe, according to the European Drought Observatory.