Britain's Drought: A Harbinger of Climate Disruption to Come? The United Kingdom's dry spell has been building for years, but this season's heatwaves have brought a sense of desperation to farmers like Tom Pearson.
His family has cultivated the land since the 17th century, and with almost three quarters of England in drought and July proving to be the driest on record, climate disruption is no longer an abstract threat but a harsh present reality.
This year's extreme weather has turned conventional wisdom about regenerative farming on its head. Regenerative farming focuses on building soil health through reduced tillage and lower chemical inputs.