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Why this summer's drought could lead to food shortages

The UK produces around half of the food we eat but this year's droughts have led to shriveling crops and farmers struggling to feed their animals. Is our changing climate jeopardising our food security? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guests: Olly Harrison, cereals farmer. Ben Cooke, environment correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Drained reservoirs may not prevent harvest being worst on record Further listening: Why young high achievers are leaving Britain Clips: Sky News. Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The UK produces around half of the food we eat but this year's droughts have led to shriveling crops and farmers struggling to feed their animals. Is our changing climate jeopardising our food security?


This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


Guests:


  • Olly Harrison, cereals farmer.
  • Ben Cooke, environment correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Olivia Case.


We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com

Read more: Drained reservoirs may not prevent harvest being worst on record

Further listening: Why young high achievers are leaving Britain

Clips: Sky News. 

Photo: Getty Images.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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