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Dry weather causing a host of problems for farmers

Dry weather causing a host of problems for farmers
BBC England Sunday 09 August 2026, 06:23 UTC 1 min read
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The risk of further fires, reduced crop moisture levels and falling yields are among the challenges.

The risk of further fires, reduced crop moisture levels and falling yields are among the challenges.
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