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England Drought Hits Half Nation; California Almond Orchards Abandoned

8/1/2026

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Half of England was declared in drought, making July the driest on record.
Tim Young recorded 0.2 mm of rain, had his licence paused, and is weighing a reservoir.
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) spokesperson Paul Tompkins warned on-farm reservoirs may run out by August in drought-declared areas covering half the country.
Pippa Murray of Pip and Nut said California almond orchards are being abandoned after a five-year acreage decline.

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Half of England was declared in drought, making July the driest on record.
Tim Young recorded 0.2 mm of rain, had his licence paused, and is weighing a reservoir.
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) spokesperson Paul Tompkins warned on-farm reservoirs may run out by August in drought-declared areas covering half the country.
Pippa Murray of Pip and Nut said California almond orchards are being abandoned after a five-year acreage decline.