- ECIU analyzed data from AHDB regarding shared experiences of extreme weather events in England and Wales.
- Drought is affecting food production in England and Wales, leading to NFU warnings of shortages and political demands for government action.
Food industry bodies in England and Wales are facing rising production and manufacturing costs due to drought and global conflicts.
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What happened
Food industry bodies in England and Wales are facing rising production and manufacturing costs due to drought and global conflicts.
Who's involved
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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.Also in this story
- Uplands summits are addressing production threats faced by upland farms in North Wales, which are key suppliers of high-quality beef and lamb.
- The NFU is lobbying Members of Parliament regarding agricultural policy issues in England due to ongoing drought losses affecting farming businesses.
- Industry bodies in England are facing supply pressure due to drought affecting production across regions.
- Drought conditions are severely impacting agricultural output in North Wales, leading to production cuts at local dairy farms.
The entities involved
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Food and Drink Federation
UK trade organisation
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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
Related events
- Food manufacturers in Europe and the Middle East are facing rising production costs due to conflict, drought, and diesel price increases.
- Climate change is impacting the wine industries in both Wales and England.
- Drought increases regulatory scrutiny on agricultural businesses in England and Wales.
- The Food and Drink Federation is concerned about how aligning industry standards is being impacted by rising supply chain costs due to the war in Iran.
- In Wales, the agricultural sector is under severe climate stress, prompting an MP to call for government investment in water supplies.