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Sven Batke, Associate Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange - Reader in Plant Science, Edge Hill University

UK drought: crop harvests at severe risk of collapse

Extreme droughts affect farmland and therefore the UK's food system. Ann Dr/Shutterstock

Much of England is now officially in drought. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored by water companies, while farmers are reporting dry soils and poor crop conditions. Further restrictions such as grazing rules could soon come into effect.

Water is recognised as critical national infrastructure. However, drought does not only threaten our water supply. It also tests the resilience of the food system that depends on it.

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