- 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.
Shared drought conditions impacting forage crops in England and Wales.
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Updated Aug 26
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Shared drought conditions impacting forage crops in England and Wales.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A local drought has been observed in the Chepstow area of Wales, reflecting wider regional agricultural challenges.Sub-event
Specific instance of the broader drought issue affecting food production in the region.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.