‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Extreme heat and drought in the UK have significantly reduced vegetable yields, forcing supermarkets and restaurants to rely on imports from Spain and the Netherlands. Prices for staples like tomatoes, lettuce, and potatoes have surged as farmers struggle with water shortages.
Carrot grower Rodger Hobson says this year has ‘heartbreaking and wallet-breaking’. Photograph: supplied Carrot grower Rodger Hobson says this year has ‘heartbreaking and wallet-breaking’. Photograph: supplied Food & drink industry ‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketing
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