草榴社区

From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

This week from 草榴社区 Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock 鈥� 2 min read
From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

Defra's latest drought map release paints a stark picture. Travelling this week, I was struck by how parched vegetation became the further South I went, with seemingly little relief for areas which...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Environment

From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed
Environment

From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

This week from 草榴社区 Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 30 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Half of England now officially in drought
Environment

Half of England now officially in drought

A swathe of counties from Dorset to East Anglia have been officially declared in drought, as back-to-back heatwaves take their toll

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 29 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Opinion: "Boosting nature and biodiversity is a choice made by farmers no matter what farming system they employ"
Environment

Opinion: "Boosting nature and biodiversity is a choice made by farmers no matter what farming system they employ"

Countryside Regeneration Trust tenant Tim Scott discusses where the true value of regenerative farming lies

Tim Scott
clock 28 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read