The foods at risk as drought conditions affect almost half of England

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDrought conditions across half of England are severely impacting British crop yields and livestock, exacerbating existing pressures on food supplies. Experts warn that these conditions will lead to worsening supermarket shortages and further increases in grocery prices for consumers. Field vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions are particularly vulnerable, with some farmers reporting up to a 20 per cent reduction in yields. Heat stress is also affecting animal agriculture, potentially reducing the supply of meat, eggs, and milk, with cereal harvests also struggling. These widespread agricultural impacts are predicted to continue well into 2027, according to some experts. In fullWhat British food items are at risk due to extreme drought conditionsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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