Overview

• The 2024 wheat harvest in England decreased by 22%, marking the smallest yield since 2020.
• Farmers experienced significant challenges with heavy rains causing flooding and disrupting planting schedules.
• The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit warns that climate change poses a severe threat to UK food security.
• The National Farmers' Union is advocating for a £5.6 billion annual agriculture budget to support farmers.
• The UK wine industry also suffered, with some regions reporting harvests down by up to 75% due to wet weather.