Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts crops, livestock and livelihoods under threat
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By The Independent
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Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts crops, livestock and livelihoods under threat
The risk of wildfires, water shortages, poor harvests and escalating fuel and fertiliser prices have plunged many into financial difficulty – prompting calls for emergency cash support
