Food shortage fears as UK farmers warn of worst harvest on record after hot, dry summer

The exceptionally hot, dry spring and summer could cut the country’s cereals and oilseed harvest by 2.5 million tonnes

England, famously described two centuries ago as a "green and pleasant land" by the poet William Blake, is today a sickly yellow after a dire lack of rain.

EXCLUSIVE: As shoppers are issued a gloomy warning about potential food shortages amid the prolonged drought, the Mirror takes a look at the issue which has had farmers pleading for help

Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue Britain could face shortages of certain foods after punishing drought in parts of England, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned as a heatwave was forecast to continue into next week. The UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has is

NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.