BBC·3 min read·medium

We might as well not bother growing things, says Merseyside farmer

We might as well not bother growing things, says Merseyside farmer
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A Merseyside farmer reports that extreme weather patterns, including heatwaves and flooding, are making traditional farming unsustainable in the North West of England. To survive, he has diversified his farm into 14 different income streams, including tourism and digital content creation.

Share Save Add as preferred on Google Becky Yeomans North West BBC Olly Harrison says this year is the driest he has ever known "We might as well not bother growing things and leave the farms empty."

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