Continued drought could cause shortage of certain foods, head of farmers' union says
Summary
The National Farmers' Union has warned that ongoing drought and heatwaves in the UK could cause shortages of some foods, as farmers struggle with poor crop yields and water shortages for livestock. They urge the government to invest in more water storage and support farmers to secure the country's food supply.Key Facts
- The UK is facing a drought declared across much of England and all of Wales.
- Over 20 million people are under hosepipe bans due to low water supplies.
- Wheat and oat harvests are very poor this year, and farmers have used winter feed early for livestock.
- Vegetable farmers have less water, which lowers food production and raises growing costs.
- The NFU President says water security is crucial for food security and national security.
- He suggests building more reservoirs and giving farmers tax breaks to store water for future droughts.
- England received only 8% of its usual rainfall in July, setting record low levels.
- Heat health alerts are active in many parts of England due to high temperatures and ongoing heatwaves.
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