Drought is affecting food production in England and Wales, leading to NFU warnings of shortages and political demands for government action.
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Updated Aug 12
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Drought is affecting food production in England and Wales, leading to NFU warnings of shortages and political demands for government action.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Uplands summits are addressing production threats faced by upland farms in North Wales, which are key suppliers of high-quality beef and lamb.Sub-event
- The NFU is lobbying Members of Parliament regarding agricultural policy issues in England due to ongoing drought losses affecting farming businesses.Sub-event
- Agricultural challenges require organized representation. The Environment Agency is providing support for water management in England.Sub-event
- Food industry bodies in England and Wales are facing rising production and manufacturing costs due to drought and global conflicts.Sub-event
- Shared drought conditions impacting forage crops in England and Wales.Sub-event
- Industry bodies in England are facing supply pressure due to drought affecting production across regions.Sub-event
- Drought conditions are severely impacting agricultural output in North Wales, leading to production cuts at local dairy farms.Sub-event
NFU warns of food shortages and Atkins demands government action over drought in England and Wales.1 source
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
- NFU
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