British farmers are facing a perfect storm as drought conditions have been declared across half of England, putting further strain on already struggling crop yields. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementExperts are now warning that the extreme drought conditions will worsen supply shortages and push grocery prices even higher. Extreme weather, including drought, can affect crop yields and place upward pressure on prices." The Independent spoke to farmers and experts to find out how England's droughts could affect food supply. FruitJonathan Lukies, a farmer from Cammas Hall fruit farm, said the drought conditions have affected all of his crops, including strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries and pumpkins.