UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
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- Record heat and drought in 2025 have resulted in an estimated £800 million loss for UK arable farmers, marking one of the worst harvests on record. This situation has raised concerns among farmers about their ability to sustain their livelihoods in an increasingly volatile climate.
- The financial strain on farmers is exacerbated by rising costs of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs, which have outpaced crop prices. This economic pressure is prompting some farmers to reconsider the viability of planting crops amid the growing impacts of climate change.
- The alarming increase in agricultural losses is part of a broader trend linked to the climate crisis, which is also manifesting in other areas such as a significant rise in destructive honey fungus. This highlights the interconnected challenges facing the UK’s agricultural sector and ecosystems, emphasizing the urgent need for adaptive strategies in response to climate-related threats.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
