‘Mediterranean’ conditions prompt autumnal fruits to make an appearance well ahead of normal time
‘Mediterranean’ conditions prompt autumnal fruits to make an appearance well ahead of normal time
Copy link
Hot summer also causing trees to shed their leaves as concerns raised over ‘food gap’ for wildlife in autumn
Has autumn come sooner than expected to the UK - and does it even matter if it has?
Warm weather has created strong flavours that some say means fruit that’s ripe enough for still wine
Farmers that supply supermarket are already harvesting wheat, oilseed rape and oats amid dry conditions
Heat bodes well for the future as winemakers recover from ‘unfavourable’ 2024
Earliest harvest in 15 years sees this year’s crop ripe and ready weeks before peak season
