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How is drought hitting UK farming?

Al Jazeera Friday 21 August 2026, 17:52 UTC 1 min read
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How is drought hitting UK farming? NewsFeed How is drought hitting UK farming? After months of heatwaves and unusually dry weather, officials say as much as two-thirds of England is in drought.

How is drought hitting UK farming? NewsFeed How is drought hitting UK farming? After months of heatwaves and unusually dry weather, officials say as much as two-thirds of England is in drought. Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner reports on how this is hitting British farmers, and forcing them to adapt to a changing climate. Published On 21 Aug 2026
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