Campaigners have warned that extreme temperatures driven by climate change, could damage future potato yields and threaten the much-loved British chips. More than half of farmers in the UK say they have been affected by severe flooding or storms in the past decade, with climate change set to bring more record-breaking rainfall. 'But the unthinkable becomes reality if climate change isn't tackled. 'To be able to enjoy our mash, chips or jackets for years to come, we need to take measures to tackle climate change urgently.' 'We will use powers in the Agriculture Bill to reward farmers who reduce their emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change through our new environmental land management scheme.'

Source: The Star February 05, 2019 12:33 UTC