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Story summary
- Last summer in southern England, the hay harvest was severely affected by the hottest summer after the driest spring in over a century.
- Many farms managed only one cut of hay, yielding a 60% drop in yields.
- Prices for small bales have doubled due to higher haulage costs.
- As hay stocks dwindle, farmers worry about future growth potential, which has declined significantly over the past 80 years.
