Most of England's Fresh Produce Faces Water Shortages

81% of England's fresh produce grows in areas short of water, a 27 September 2026 Rebalance Earth analysis found. Most wheat, barley, oilseed rape, sugar beet and potatoes are also in moderate to very high drought-risk zones. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board called the 2026 England-Wales cereals harvest 'disappointing'.