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Climate hits UK farmers, food, bills

Last updated: June 16, 2025 2:20 am
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The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank has issued a stark warning that farmers could be facing another disastrous harvest following the hottest spring on record and the driest conditions in decades. The impact of climate change is already being felt acutely in the agricultural sector, with implications for food security and consumer prices.

Martin Lines, the chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network, expressed concern that this year’s arable harvest is hanging in the balance. He emphasized the importance of funding to help farmers build resilience in the face of unpredictable weather patterns. Nature-friendly farming practices, such as maintaining healthy soils and promoting natural predators of crop pests, can play a crucial role in making agriculture more resilient to climate extremes.

The UK experienced its hottest spring in over a century, coupled with the driest conditions in more than 50 years. The lack of rainfall has resulted in crop stress and reduced yield potential for key arable crops such as wheat, barley, oats, and oilseed rape. The Environment Agency has issued warnings about the risk of widespread drought if adequate rainfall does not occur soon.

Analysis from ECIU indicates that the production of major arable crops could be near all-time lows, following last year’s third-worst harvest on record. The dry spring has impacted crop conditions, leading to a decline in yield potential despite recent rainfall. Three scenarios are being considered, with projections ranging from a worse harvest than 2024 to potentially the worst harvest on record if conditions continue to deteriorate.

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Tom Lancaster, a land, food, and farming analyst at ECIU, highlighted the severe impact of climate change on UK farming and food security. He underscored the need for urgent action to address the challenges posed by a changing climate, including warmer springs and extreme weather events.

As the Government prepares for the spending review, farmers and environmentalists are calling for continued funding for sustainable farming practices. The outcome of the spending review will be crucial in determining the future of farming in the UK and its ability to adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing climate.

In conclusion, the warnings from experts paint a grim picture of the current state of agriculture in the UK. The impact of climate change on farming is undeniable, and urgent action is needed to ensure the resilience of the sector in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

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