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Why can't we grow more food?
The warmest summer on record highlights how climate change is disrupting UK farming, making it harder to grow enough food. Extreme weather events like droughts and floods damage crops, reducing yields and increasing the need for imports. This trend is set to continue, challenging our food self-sufficiency.
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