Environment
Calls for UK horticulture boost as climate risks threaten imports
A lack of investment in UK horticulture has left Britain heavily dependent on fruit and vegetables imported from countries vulnerable to climate…
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Farmers warned of legal risks from drought and heatwaves
Farmers are being warned to review water use, fire precautions and worker safety as prolonged heat and drought increase legal and regulatory risks…
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Deadline nears for £40m Northern Ireland farm funding scheme
Northern Ireland farmers have until 3 September to secure grants of up to £25,000 for new equipment and technology under the £40 million Sustainable…
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East Anglia drought leaves British onion crop under pressure
British onion supplies are set to tighten after extreme heat and drought slashed yields, reduced bulb sizes and raised quality concerns across the…
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Drought pressure fuels calls to ease farm water rules
Farmers are being held back from improving on-farm water resilience by planning and environmental rules as drought tightens its grip on England and…
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'Bad to worse' as UK harvest drops another million tonnes
Britain’s arable harvest is set to be one million tonnes smaller than previously feared, with production of key crops now forecast to fall to a…
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'Every hour now counts' as Welsh farms face water shortages
Some farms in Wales have already run out of water as prolonged hot weather puts growing pressure on livestock supplies, CLA Cymru has warned. The…
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Government unveils £65m package for drought-hit farmers
Farmers across England are being handed a £65 million drought support package as record-dry conditions hit crop yields, livestock feed and access to…
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Oat growers take on 40-point checks as weather risks grow
Oat growers are being assessed across 40 environmental measures as extreme weather threatens production and processors and food brands demand…
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Spring barley yields head for record low as harvest struggles
Spring barley yields are on course for their lowest level since records began in 1999, as harvest 2026 continues to deliver poor results across key…
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