LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

National Farmers Union Warns of Food Shortage Risks as Drought and Heatwaves Damage UK Crops

The National Farmers Union has warned that Britain could face food supply pressures as severe drought conditions and record heat damage wheat harvests across England. The extreme weather has accelerated the harvest season to its earliest start on record after a wet winter created additional challenges for farmers.

02 August 2026 · 23:04 UTC