All Climate articles – Page 18
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Potato processors to feel impact of heatwave until next summer
The total tonnage fell to 4.9 million tonnes, compared to the five-year average of 5.6 million tonnes
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Christmas citrus supplies set to be hit by Spanish floods
Heavy rain has caused coastal deluges from Murcia in the south east to Barcelona in the north east of Spain
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Supermarket veg prices still rising in wake of heatwave
Onions, carrots, asparagus and broccoli are getting pricier following the cold spring and long hot, dry spell over the summer months
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BBQ-fuelled demand for beef set to hit next year's supplies
UK beef production is expected to fall under 900,000 tonnes in 2019
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Growers bemoan poor weather as onion yields plunge
The British Onion Producers’ Association said yields were down 40% on last year due to bad growing conditions
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Dairy supply recovers from heatwave effect, says AHDB
According to the AHDB, output recovered soon after the heatwave broke in early August
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Retailers importing potatoes in short supply after heatwave
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda have all been stocking produce from as far afield as Israel
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UK winemakers set for bumper harvest following heatwave
West Sussex’s Nyetimber said the summer heatwave created the ‘perfect conditions’ for winegrowers
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Analysis & Features
Europe faces tight wheat supply thanks to heatwave
Weetabix has confirmed it will be able to source all the wheat used in its products from local British farms…
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Plum season ended early by poor growing conditions
It comes amid warnings of spiralling food and drink prices caused by weather-related shortages
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Butter and cream prices on the rise following heatwave
The weather has led to poor grass growth with forage already in short supply
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Brussels sprouts crop set to be hit by summer drought
The heatwave drove down consumer demand by around 30%, said the British Growers Association
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Comment & Opinion
No-deal Brexit could be an environmental catastrophe too
As positive as the heatwave has been for trade this summer, there is a negative, with inflation – not to mention long-term
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Feed shortages push prices up as heatwave hits home
Christmas turkey could be up to 5% more expensive in supermarkets, warned the BTF
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Ice cream sales surge by 17% as heatwave hits
Take-home ice cream sales reached £375.4m in the 12 weeks to 15 July
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Heatwave boosts July food sales but general retail fails to perform
Monthly food sales hit their highest level for five years in July driven by the World Cup and hot summer, but the rest of the retail industry failed to fire.
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Heatwave: growers warn of potato shortages
Yields are predicted to fall by a minumum of 180,000 tonnes following a decrease in planted areas
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Brits pay more for fruit & veg as extreme weather impact hits
The combined impact of the cold spring and heatwave has driven up food price inflation
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Demand for British barley could soar amid Europe price hikes
Latest forecasts from Mintec suggest the German winter barley crop will fall 18% year on year
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Farming groups call for relaxation of water usage rules
A summit organised by the NFU also called for support in transporting feed to areas of the in need amid ‘hugely challenging’