Sunscreen for apples? How farmers are shielding their crops from the heat #weather

By Good Morning Britain

Community Score: 50% | 130 views | 1w

0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down

Every region of England has now spent more than two weeks under heat-health alerts since the May heatwave, and the prolonged hot and dry weather is putting growing pressure on farms. One farmer has adapted by spraying his apples with a form of sun protection made from kaolin clay to protect them from the heat.  Nick Dixon went to meet him.   #heatwave #weather #fruit #apple #sun

More from Good Morning Britain

  • Katie Price reveals all about marriage with Lee Andrews — Score: 50%
  • Could Labour's leadership crisis grind the government to a halt? — Score: 50%
  • Starmer ally reacts to Andy Burnham's attempt at Westminster return — Score: 50%
  • New meningitis outbreak: Doctor explains the symptoms to be aware of — Score: 50%
  • Burnham-backing Labour MP debates Streeting-backing Labour MP — Score: 50%
  • Hantavirus: Expert reveals what to do if you start to feel sick — Score: 50%