Unseasonably wet weather threatens UK harvest, say farmers
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from Environment | The Guardian on (#6DMCQ)
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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