- 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.
Industry bodies in England are facing supply pressure due to drought affecting production across regions.
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Updated Aug 14
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What happened
Industry bodies in England are facing supply pressure due to drought affecting production across regions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought conditions in Sutherland and Aberdeenshire impacted producers' ability to travel and sales attendance.Sub-event
- Industry bodies in England are monitoring food system issues while assessing government action regarding the UK food supply chain.Sub-event
Retail and food industry groups comment on supply pressure caused by drought in England.1 source
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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
- NFU warns the Public Accounts Committee about food security risks after hearing from an Oxfordshire farmer.
- NFU called on the government to set ambitious food targets.
- 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.
The entities involved
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Food and Drink Federation
UK trade organisation
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British Retail Consortium
British trade association
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom