'Too Little Too Late': UK Farmers Slam Govt's £65M Drought Aid as Heatwave Increases Food Prices!

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Farmers in North London are warning of mounting agricultural losses and impending consumer food price increases as a prolonged 2026 drought leaves grazing land parched across the United Kingdom. Livestock owners at Botany Bay Farm in Enfield report being forced to cull cattle herds and purchase expensive supplementary feed while wheat crops suffer severe damage. Despite Prime Minister-backed government measures allocating a £65 million emergency relief package—including £50 million for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and £15 million for on-farm reservoirs—independent agricultural producers warn the financial assistance arrives too late and disproportionately favors large-scale agribusinesses. #uknews #london #ukdrought #ukfarmers #foodshortage #enfield #ukeconomy #inflation #agriculture #climatecrisis #breakingnews #worldnews In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read ful

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