Prices of three items could rise as wet winter hits UK crops
British farmers are facing losses after struggling to establish key crops over autumn and winter due to the warm wet weather.
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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.