Farmers and park rangers share concerns about the threat of more wildfires in the hot weather.
The flowers have been put under significant stress because of this year's cold spring and heatwaves.
Speaking at the Great Yorkshire Show, David Skaith says his plans will help rural economies grow.
The Harrogate show, which is on its 167th year, will see 37,500 people attend each of the four days.
Thatching straw grower Robin Kurzaj, from Billinghay, says the industry is at risk of dying out.
Pumpkin farms in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are struggling due to hot and dry weather.
Farmer John Sheppard fears his combine harvester could spark a fire in tinderbox wheat fields.
Cambridgeshire's fire service has attended 16 farm blazes this year that have caused serious damage.
Plans for a new six-court padel centre are submitted to "future-proof" a Sunderland family farm.
