England Faces Second Worst Harvest on Record Due to Extreme Weather

Climate change is blamed for the drastic reduction in crop yields, prompting calls for government support and sustainable farming practices.

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.