- 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.
The NFU is lobbying Members of Parliament regarding agricultural policy issues in England due to ongoing drought losses affecting farming businesses.
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Updated Sep 8
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The NFU is lobbying Members of Parliament regarding agricultural policy issues in England due to ongoing drought losses affecting farming businesses.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- NFU President Tom Bradshaw called on the government for crisis loans, while the NFU urged ministers to support food production.Sub-event
NFU lobbies MPs on agricultural policy due to drought losses 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
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- Food industry bodies in England and Wales are facing rising production and manufacturing costs due to drought and global conflicts.
- Shared drought conditions impacting forage crops in England and Wales.