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Dry summer weather means fewer, smaller potatoes for UK farmers

12 August 2026 · in 80 words

Dry summer weather means fewer, smaller potatoes for UK farmers

Potato farmers across the UK are facing big losses as hot, dry summer conditions have damaged crops. An agronomist said the lack of water means potatoes may not be as numerous or high quality as usual this harvest. One farmer in Ross-on-Wye reported his potato yields are down by up to 50% in some areas.

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