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British farmers are facing losses after struggling to establish key crops over autumn and winter due to the warm wet weather.

Poor wheat crops mean food producers may have to import ingredients, potentially increasing costs.

Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit shows wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape harvests are all at risk.

The relentless storms and flooding have cut harvests for farmers while also limiting the amount of planting they can do to grow the next batch of crops.

British farmers are facing losses after struggling to establish key crops over autumn and winter due to the warm wet weather.

"There is a concern that we won't ever have the volumes we had in the past in the future."

Latest monthly stats for flagship heat pump grant scheme published, as trial for hydrogen heating systems delayed in Scotland

Latest news, analysis and opinions from the Daily FT, Sri Lankas only national business newspaper. ..

In another blow to the UK Government’s plans to decarbonise heating through the use of hydrogen, plans to trial a “hydrogen neighbourhood” in Scotland look set to be delayed until at least 2025.

Large private companies are lagging behind public companies on climate. Yet their operations will be caught by regulation, creating a massive risk blindspot.