UK farmers faced catastrophic harvest losses exceeding £800 million in 2025 due to extreme drought and climate impacts, worsening conditions.
UK farmers faced catastrophic harvest losses exceeding £800 million in 2025 due to extreme drought and climate impacts, worsening conditions.
Severe weather led to one of the worst arable crop harvests in the UK, with significant losses in wheat, barley, and oilseed rape, while oat production increased, highlighting vulnerability to climate change.