Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn
Farmers in the UK are warning of potential food shortages as a persistent drought and extreme weather conditions impact crop yields. The National Farmers' Union is calling for government intervention to improve water storage infrastructure.
‘Across much of the UK, combines have been rolling earlier than usual this year.’ Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA ‘Across much of the UK, combines have been rolling earlier than usual this year.’ Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Farming Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn Wheat is half normal height, while England is seeing earliest ever harvest as farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops
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