Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDroughts and heatwaves are causing poor harvests for traditional British crops, prompting farmers to adapt to a "new normal" due to climate change. Experts suggest that warmer temperatures could enable the UK to cultivate crops typically found in Mediterranean climates, such as olives, grapes, sweet potatoes, and chillies. The British wine industry is already experiencing benefits from the warmer weather, leading to improved grape ripening and enhanced flavour profiles. Legumes like soya, chickpeas, and lentils, previously imported, are also showing viability for domestic small-scale production. Despite these new opportunities, experts caution that increased weather volatility means a reactive approach is insufficient, advocating for a comprehensive strategy to improve agricultural infrastructure and crop diversity. In fullThe different fruit and vegetables UK farmers might consider growing due to climate changeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How UK farmers are adapting to ‘new normal’ after droughts and heatwaves
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDroughts and heatwaves are causing poor harvests for traditional British crops, prompting farmers to adapt to a "new normal" due to climate change. Experts suggest that warmer temperatures could enable the UK to cultivate crops typically found in Mediterranean climates, such as olives, grapes, sweet potatoes, and chillies. The British wine industry is already experiencing benefits from the warmer weather, leading to improved grape ripening and enhanced flavour profiles. Legumes like soya, chickpeas, and lentils, previously imported, are also showing viability for domestic small-scale production. Despite these new opportunities, experts caution that increased weather volatility means a reactive approach is insufficient, advocating for a comprehensive strategy to improve agricultural infrastructure and crop diversity. In fullThe different fruit and vegetables UK farmers might consider growing due to climate changeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
