UK Farms to Grow Oranges, Chickpeas by 2080

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UK farms prepare for major crop shifts as climate change could make oranges and chickpeas common produce by 2080.

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Research maps show 160 food crops viable across Britain under 2-4 degree warming scenarios.

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South East England and East Anglia farms face challenges growing wheat and strawberries in warmer temperatures.

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Record low yields hit farms when wet winters combine with dry springs, showing early climate impact.

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Southwest and Scottish borders emerge as future farming hotspots due to balanced water availability.

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British farmers complete first commercial harvests of chickpeas and soybeans, marking agricultural adaptation.

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Crop diversity strengthens food security while legumes reduce fertilizer needs through natural soil enrichment.

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Scientists explore heat-resistant crops, vertical farming, and wet farming as climate solutions. Keywords: vertical farming technology, wet farming methods, agricultural research, crop testing

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Moving farming operations needs major changes in UK's food processing and distribution systems.

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