Summary
This regional review synthesises evidence on climate change impacts specific to UK crop production and evaluates practical mitigation and adaptation pathways. The authors distinguish between short-term adjustments (crop type, fertiliser reduction) and longer-term investments (variety development, soil cultivation changes), whilst highlighting the gap between technical potential and on-farm certainty. They conclude that improved climate projections and sustained investment are essential for UK agricultural resilience.
Regional applicability
This study is directly applicable to United Kingdom agriculture, examining UK-specific climate projections and crop systems. The findings on soil management, fertilisation, and crop adaptation strategies are grounded in UK conditions and policy context, making them immediately relevant to UK farming practice and agricultural policy.
Key measures
Climate change projections (CO₂ levels, temperature, water availability, extreme weather frequency); feasibility and timeframes for adoption of mitigation practices; barriers to on-farm implementation
Outcomes reported
The review examined projected climate change impacts on UK food crop production and evaluated mitigation and adaptation options through soil management, fertilisation, tillage, crop selection, and variety development. It identified near-term and longer-term intervention strategies to build resilience in UK agricultural systems.
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