The next 10 days of weather are crucial in determining the impact of record-breaking dry and hot conditions on food supplies in Britain, farmers have warned.
The South-East has seen the longest spell of no rainfall for more than 30 years, while England as a whole has had just 3 per cent of its long-term average July rainfall – and 23million people across the country are now under or facing hosepipe restrictions.
Three heatwaves have brought the UK’s hottest ever days in May and June, while the latest one earlier this month saw 12 consecutive days of temperatures above 30C.
Now, the National
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