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UK and European agriculture devastated by record drought

14 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: England drought raises water security and agricultural concerns

The extreme heatwave and drought that began in late July 2026 have caused severe agricultural damage across the UK and Europe. July 2026 was recorded as the driest month in British history, with rainfall in England at ju

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UK Bluetongue virus outbreak 2026

15 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: UK dairy trade remains strong amid bluetongue disease restrictions

By early September 2026, the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) outbreak in the United Kingdom has intensified, with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) reporting over 2,000 potential cases under investigation. As of Septemb

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UK food system resilience and security risks

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: UK food supply chain faces increasing risks, NAO report warns

The United Kingdom’s food system faces heightened risks from geopolitical instability, climate change, and supply chain vulnerabilities. With imports accounting for roughly 48% of the food supply, the reliance on “just-i

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2026 UK and Ireland weather volatility and flood risks

15 clusters · 165 sources · last updated

Latest: Weather warnings issued for rain and thunderstorms in UK, Ireland, and Nigeria

By late August 2026, the United Kingdom’s acute flash-drought has transitioned into a period of severe weather volatility. Following five consecutive heatwaves and record-breaking dryness, the Met Office has issued wides

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US small refinery exemption policy debate

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: White House seeks to expand refinery exemptions to lower fuel prices

The White House is considering a plan to expand the small refinery exemption program, potentially doubling the number of renewable fuel credits (RINs) from approximately 950 million to as many as 1.8 billion. Officials s

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U.S. Senate farm bill and spending plan stalled

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Latest: U.S. Congress may revisit stalled farm bill in September

Legislative progress on the Agricultural Act of 2026 has stalled as the U.S. Senate enters its August recess. The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the five-year bill following a narrow 10-11 vote, a defeat