UK drought: Crop harvests at severe risk of collapse

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UK drought: Crop harvests at severe risk of collapse

Much of England is now officially in drought. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored by water companies, while farmers are reporting dry soils and poor crop conditions. Further restrictions such...

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