Comment on 'Climate tipping points' could 'wipe out' UK crop growing, report warns
Zip2@feddit.uk 2 months ago
Obviously that’s not good, but serious question: could we potentially grow more crops that are currently suited to warmer climates? Grapes, olives etc?
tankplanker@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It’s the cost to transition, it’s different equipment such as tractors for vines are different from tractors for cereal crops, it’s the other facilities, field layouts, soil composition, training for the farmer that they will need support with. Plus picking fruit currently requires people in much larger numbers than harvesting traditional cereals.
With the bad weather we are getting for winter crops with the heavy rain ruining planting, climate change is already here for UK farmers. We have to do something, even if it’s just funding to improve drainage for those who can.
The real problem is the lack of appetite from government as it needs actual planning and money, something lacking so far.