Symbolic imageBritain's National Farmers' Union now warns of shortages of some foods after drought in parts of England, adding to earlier warnings that conflict and extreme weather are pushing global food prices higher.
Global food prices hinge on grain harvests and the trade routes that move them, so wars and weather extremes in producing regions feed through to what consumers pay. This topic follows the warnings about supply and prices in the 2026 harvest year, and who is expected to feel them first.
The National Farmers' Union warned that Britain could face shortages of certain foods after a punishing drought in parts of England, the Guardian reported on Sunday. Farmers are trying to salvage what they can of their crops, with the heatwave set to continue.
Bloomberg reported on Saturday that armed conflicts and extreme weather could drive global food prices sharply higher. Heat and drought in Europe are cutting grain output.