Driest July on Record: English Farmers Count the Cost
Drought now grips Wales and half of England, leaving much of the country painfully dry. In East Sussex, sweet corn burns to a crisp and
Drought now grips Wales and half of England, leaving much of the country painfully dry. In East Sussex, sweet corn burns to a crisp and wheat is harvested a month early.
England records its driest July ever, with just 7% of normal rainfall and 78% of rivers below typical levels. Farmers see wheat yields down by 25–30%, and other spring cereals possibly worse, as risk becomes their daily reality.
Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Southern England. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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