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British food at risk due to extreme drought

Britain's Drought Stricken Table The UK is no stranger to unpredictable weather patterns, but this summer's extreme drought conditions have set off alarm bells for British farmers, food experts, and consumers alike.

As half of England descends into a parched state, the consequences for our plates are only just beginning to unfold.

A perfect storm of factors is driving up food costs: the war in Iran has put pressure on supplies, while Ukraine's invasion has driven up fertiliser and animal feed costs.

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