All Climate articles – Page 12
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NewsGrowers bemoan poor weather as onion yields plunge
The British Onion Producers’ Association said yields were down 40% on last year due to bad growing conditions
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NewsDairy supply recovers from heatwave effect, says AHDB
According to the AHDB, output recovered soon after the heatwave broke in early August
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NewsRetailers importing potatoes in short supply after heatwave
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda have all been stocking produce from as far afield as Israel
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NewsUK winemakers set for bumper harvest following heatwave
West Sussex’s Nyetimber said the summer heatwave created the ‘perfect conditions’ for winegrowers
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Analysis and FeaturesEurope faces tight wheat supply thanks to heatwave
Weetabix has confirmed it will be able to source all the wheat used in its products from local British farms…
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NewsPlum season ended early by poor growing conditions
It comes amid warnings of spiralling food and drink prices caused by weather-related shortages
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Analysis and FeaturesButter and cream prices on the rise following heatwave
The weather has led to poor grass growth with forage already in short supply
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NewsBrussels sprouts crop set to be hit by summer drought
The heatwave drove down consumer demand by around 30%, said the British Growers Association
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Comment and OpinionNo-deal Brexit could be an environmental catastrophe too
As positive as the heatwave has been for trade this summer, there is a negative, with inflation – not to mention long-term
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NewsFeed shortages push prices up as heatwave hits home
Christmas turkey could be up to 5% more expensive in supermarkets, warned the BTF
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NewsIce cream sales surge by 17% as heatwave hits
Take-home ice cream sales reached £375.4m in the 12 weeks to 15 July
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NewsHeatwave boosts July food sales but general retail fails to perform
Monthly food sales hit their highest level for five years in July driven by the World Cup and hot summer, but the rest of the retail industry failed to fire.
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NewsHeatwave: growers warn of potato shortages
Yields are predicted to fall by a minumum of 180,000 tonnes following a decrease in planted areas
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NewsBrits pay more for fruit & veg as extreme weather impact hits
The combined impact of the cold spring and heatwave has driven up food price inflation
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NewsDemand for British barley could soar amid Europe price hikes
Latest forecasts from Mintec suggest the German winter barley crop will fall 18% year on year
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NewsFarming groups call for relaxation of water usage rules
A summit organised by the NFU also called for support in transporting feed to areas of the in need amid ‘hugely challenging’
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Analysis and FeaturesHeatwave shortages continue to inflate prices for fruit & veg
Four-week average UK lettuce prices for mid July are now up 21.7% year on year at 66p/unit
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NewsFresh food specifications relaxed as heatwave hits crops
Morrisons, Asda and Aldi have been among the first to amend specifications on a range of fresh produce SKUs
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Analysis and FeaturesHeatwave: growers struggle with the hottest summer since 1976
The weather has been glorious for retailers, but there is a problem. The sun just won’t seem to stop
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NewsLeaps in sales across retail linked to World Cup and heatwave
Matches and lighters saw the biggest leap in sales, up 39.2% on the same period last year as shoppers sparked up BBQs