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.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the growing impact of climate change on domestic food security and the economic stability of the agricultural sector.
‘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
Prefer the Guardian on Google Britain could face shortages of certain foods after parts of England faced a punishing drought, the president of the National Farmers’ Union has warned.
Farms across the country faced floods over the winter, making planting extremely difficult, and now they do not have access to water in many parts of England as irrigation is being restricted due to drought.
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