Scientists investigated the future suitability for over 160 existing and new food crops in different regions of the UK under warming scenarios of 2 and 4 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial ...

UK feed wheat futures for the May 2025 contract opened at £182.7/t on 26 February, down by almost £4/t on the week. New crop prices remain at a premium, with November 2025 futures opening at £ ...

Farmer engagement and more crop research are key to unlocking significant ... soil textures and chemical properties into the model. Southeast England was identified as the region with the greatest ...

A lack of water risks widespread crop failures, and dry soil may also hinder harvesting. A drought was last declared in England in 2018, and before that, in 2011. But “the extremely dry ...