environment United Kingdom
Report finds most English food production faces drought risk
81%
Fresh produce grown in England’s water-stressed areas
An analysis by Rebalance Earth found that most of England’s essential food production is concentrated in areas with moderate to very high drought risk. It also identified substantial shares of crops in areas facing acute drought risk.
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- 81%
Fresh produce grown in England’s water-stressed areas
“81% of England’s fresh produce is concentrated in parts of the country that are already experiencing water stress”
- 77%
Wheat grown in areas of England with moderate to very high drought risk
“Three-quarters of England’s wheat (77%) ... grow in parts of the country rated as being at a moderate to very high drought risk”
- 75%
Barley grown in areas of England with moderate to very high drought risk
“barley (75%) ... grow in parts of the country rated as being at a moderate to very high drought risk”