Farmers under pressure as record-breaking July wipes 18 million litres off milk yields

Met Office says England and Wales on course to be driest for 190 years

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Arable farmers and dairy farmers are under 'immense pressure' owing
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Arable farmers and dairy farmers are under 'immense pressure' owing

Dairy and arable farmers are feeling the heat as the prolonged heatwave, exceptionally low rainfall and widespread drought conditions continue. According to the NFU, low grass growth and diminished...

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