It’s been a very hot and dry year so far in the UK, with potentially the hottest summer ever recorded. This is having a massive impact, including causing droughts and water scarcity. Experts believe we’ll need months of rain to get back to normal conditions. Crucially, the forecast is autumn will be wetter than average, but that would still leave some areas in drought conditions next spring. Plus, heavy rain after a long dry period can cause significant problems. We want to have a look at that here and why you may need to wear wellingtons more frequently in the coming months. Continue reading →

The hot weather this summer has had a significant impact on midge populations in the UK. It speeds up their lifecycle, meaning it takes less time for larvae to mature. The biggest impact of this is there have been outbreaks of Bluetongue and all of England is now in a Restricted Zone. The Government is acting to help farmers to protect animal health in these challenging conditions. Let’s have a look. Continue reading →

Fertiliser is one of the most important products in the world, essential for food production and more. However, there are several serious concerns about using it. One of the most significant is manufacturing it can produce a large amount of carbon dioxide. With more attention on things like climate change, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and glacial melt, reducing emissions is firmly in the spotlight. Continue reading →