England one dry spell away from return to severe drought, say experts

Warning comes as supermarkets ration sales of produce due to dry conditions elsewhere in Europe

England is at risk of a severe drought, with experts warning it is one dry spell away from conditions similar to last summer.

Farmers are preparing for a difficult growing year, with some areas of the country having never left drought and others just recovering. This means it will be difficult to grow certain vegetables and yields could be impacted. Last year, crops including cabbage and kale faced reduced yields due to the drought.