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‘A very, very bad start’: U.K. farmers facing historic drought
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August 4, 2026
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2:16Now PlayingIt’s been the driest summer James Baird has experienced in his nearly 40-year career as a farmer.
He’s one of many farmers across the U.K. who are struggling to break even following severe drought conditions during what has been the hottest July on record for the country.
For some, crop yields are down by a quarter and it's forcing those in agriculture to either get creative or get out of the business.
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