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Natural Resources Wales
Coverage of Natural Resources Wales in the Nexus archive.
- British drought raises fears of food shortages as farmers warn of shrinking harvests
British farmers warn drought conditions in England and Wales could cause food shortages, with record-low rainfall and heat waves damaging crops and reducing water availability. The National Farmers’ Union highlights poor wheat and oat yields, increased production costs, and the need for improved water infrastructure to address climate change impacts.
- July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
July is set to be the driest month on record for England and Wales, with southern England receiving just 1% of its long-term average rainfall. Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought as extreme heat linked to the climate crisis has fueled wildfires and water shortages for farmers, wildlife, and habitats.