Farmers issue warning as hot weather threatens crops and livestock

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish farmers have warned they are at breaking point as extreme heatwaves, drought, and rising costs threaten crops, livestock, and livelihoods. Agriculture representatives and climate advisers are urging the government and Andy Burnham to cut red tape to allow easier construction of on-farm reservoirs. Farmers are struggling to access financial aid after the Sustainable Farming Incentive was abruptly closed in 2025 and reopened only to small farms under 50 hectares. Heat stress and poor harvests are affecting milk production and grain yields, with warnings that food prices could rise as a result. Defra said it is working alongside the Environment Agency and water sector to help farmers build irrigation reservoirs and build resilience to climate shocks. In fullFarmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threatMore 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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