That we can find there. this area has not seen sustained rain for two and a half years. that s the longest drought here since records began in 1905. local authorities have restricted the use of water for agriculture by a0%. this farmer who produces artichokes and tomatoes, among other crops, warns that the lack of water is likely to push up the prices of these products in uk supermarkets. translation: i am worried because farming is my job i and if i don t have water i end up planting fewer crops. if we can t plant as many crops, then this will mean there is less product for consumers. barcelona, like many towns and cities across catalonia, is seeing tight controls on water use for everything from car washing and gardening to street cleaning. even ornamental fountains like this ....