UK farmers turn to beaver dams and tougher crops to fight drought

UK farmers turn to beaver dams and tougher crops to fight drought

British farmers are adopting novel methods like drought-resistant crops, rainwater harvesting, and beaver dams to cope with extreme weather. This summer's heatwaves caused the earliest cereal harvest in 20 years and forced vegetable imports. Experts urge smarter water storage and soil health improvements to manage both drought and flooding.

Source: theguardian.com

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