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Tom Bradshaw
Coverage of Tom Bradshaw in the Nexus archive.
National Farmers’ Unionorganization2Paul Tompkinsperson1Environment Agencyorganization1Natural Resources Walesorganization1Met Officeorganization1UK Health Security Agencyorganization1droughttopic1food securitytopic1climate changetopic1heatwavetopic1Europeplace1UK 2050 farm plantopic1High Seas Treatytopic1Nature Friendly Farming Networkorganization1Martin Linesperson1The Timesorganization1Reutersorganization1UK governmentorganization1Ed Milibandperson1Tropical Forest Forever Facilityorganization1
- British drought raises fears of food shortages as farmers warn of shrinking harvests
British farmers warn drought conditions in England and Wales could cause food shortages, with record-low rainfall and heat waves damaging crops and reducing water availability. The National Farmers’ Union highlights poor wheat and oat yields, increased production costs, and the need for improved water infrastructure to address climate change impacts.
- Cropped 1 July 2026: Heatwave scorches Europe | UK 2050 farm plan | What’s next for the High Seas Treaty
A record-breaking heatwave severely impacted European agriculture, causing livestock deaths and wildfires, while the UK launched a 2050 farming roadmap and anti-deforestation measures. The High Seas Treaty's future remains uncertain as the UK delays funding for tropical forest conservation.