Crop yields to drop if dry weather continues, warn farmers

All areas of Scotland are facing water shortages, with the North East one of the worst affected.

It’s the driest spring we’ve seen in 70 years.

Farmers say cracks are beginning to show in their fields as the dry spell continues, and warn crop yields will be affected if it continues.

SEPA says they may have to limit extractions from rivers, as levels drop to record lows.

All areas of Scotland are facing water shortages, with the North East one of the worst affected.

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