The Environment Agency said five areas in England are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976
New report says retailers cannot rely on imported produce as climate change threatens to limit production
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Farmer shuts down meat-box business as weather extremes and lack of Government support take their toll
More than 150 farmers and growers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire will now be able to resume abstraction following ban
Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses
Study reveals 80% of farmers have had productivity hit by extreme weather, while 75% reported experiencing financial losses
This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian acting editor Katie Jones
²ÝÁñÉçÇø have been urged to use water wisely as rising temperatures cause concerns over a possible drought
Building resilient production systems is the key to ensuring long-term success while farming in an ever-more erratic climate