Article 6DMCQ Unseasonably wet weather threatens UK harvest, say farmers

Unseasonably wet weather threatens UK harvest, say farmers

by
Helena Horton Environment reporter
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Soggy July has affected wheat, barley and hay crops as waterlogged soil makes some harder to harvest

The unseasonably wet weather is causing problems for this year's harvest, experts have said, with wheat, barley and hay crops affected.

Many farmers have been signed up to a nature-friendly scheme called Mid Tier, which does not allow hay to be cut until July to help wildlife.

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