UK Cereals Harvest Earliest in 20 Years Amid Heatwaves and Drought
UKPulse Local Desk
Hot and dry weather conditions this summer have led to the earliest UK cereals harvest in at least two decades, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
- The UK cereals harvest is the earliest in at least 20 years.
- Heatwaves and drought conditions have presented challenges for food producers.
- Farmers are exploring new systems and crop changes to address drought.
Heatwaves and drought conditions across parts of Britain this summer have created difficulties for food producers and agricultural workers. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reports that hot and dry weather has resulted in the earliest UK cereals harvest in at least 20 years.
In response, farmers are reportedly experimenting with new systems to manage drought, which includes altering the types of crops they cultivate.