A Kent farmer is applying a clay sunscreen to his apples to combat deadly heatwaves that are literally boiling the fruit’s juice, risking massive crop losses. With temperatures soaring past 30°C and decades of climate change accelerating stress on long-term fruit trees, he’s among many British growers facing urgent water shortages. The National Farmers’ Union warns of looming food insecurity, calling for immediate government investment in reservoirs and infrastructure — as droughts stretch into record-breaking lengths, threatening everything from apples to potatoes and livestock across the nation.
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