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water
Commodities English winemakers prosper as drought wilts vegetable farms
England's driest July in 190 years has left vegetable farmers counting heavy losses while winemakers report thriving vines. Wiltshire farmer Phil Collins lost 6,000 cauliflowers priced at £1.25 each, while Aldwick Estate winemaker Sandy Luck reports high-quality grapes and rising production.
Business South East Water ordered to pay £30.5m by Ofwat after supply failures
Ofwat has ordered South East Water to pay a £30.5m redress package after three investigations found repeated supply failures affecting hundreds of thousands of households in Kent and Sussex. The package includes £15m in customer compensation and improvement measures, and will be funded by shareholders. An independent monitor will oversee the company's performance improvement plan.
Commodities Storage in India’s 166 Major Reservoirs Drops to 27.5% of Capacity on Monsoon Deficit
Storage in India's 166 major reservoirs dropped to 27.5% of total capacity this week, driven by a deficient South-West Monsoon due to El Niño. Rainfall since the monsoon began is 48.5 mm versus a normal of 80.6 mm, a 40% deficit as of June 18. Central India, key for kharif production, recorded a 62% deficit, raising concerns for crop sowing.
Manufacturing Water-from-Air Textile Research Opens New Manufacturing Possibilities
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a textile capable of harvesting atmospheric water, producing 400–900 ml of drinkable water per day in a jacket prototype. The technology could be applied to other products like backpacks and tents, with potential for medical or emergency use in remote areas.
Commodities Gujarat Kharif Sowing Boosted by Early Narmada Water Release
Gujarat's Kharif sowing season begins as the state government releases Narmada irrigation water early to aid farmers. With over 1.73 lakh hectares already sown, the move supports critical early crop growth.
Commodities Pernod Ricard India's Initiative Boosts Agri Yields and Water Resources
Pernod Ricard India's WAL programme has improved agricultural yields and water resources across 13 states and union territories. The initiative supports farmers with regenerative practices and efficient irrigation.