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Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather

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Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather
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Farmers in the UK are warning that a record-breaking dry summer and spring will lead to a poor harvest, potentially causing 'shrinkflation' in supermarkets. Experts estimate a significant drop in crop yields, which could result in smaller produce sizes or higher prices for consumers.

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Experts said the the UK's cereals and oilseed harvest could be the worst since records began in 1984.

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