51AV视频

Weather blamed as figures reveal significant slump in fruit and veg production

Defra says wet spring followed by early drought last year led to decreased yield as concern mounts for this year

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Defra has blamed bad weather in 2023 for the decrease in fruit and veg oduction
Image:

Defra has blamed bad weather in 2023 for the decrease in fruit and veg oduction

The UK has seen a significant drop in horticulture production, as new figures from Defra show decline in both fruit and vegetable yields. Although the value of 鈥榟ome-produced' fruit increased by 3.1%...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on 51AV视频Business

Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd:"Policy makers have a moral responsibility of supporting people to achieve in a way that doesn't make them ill"
51AV视频Business

Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd:"Policy makers have a moral responsibility of supporting people to achieve in a way that doesn't make them ill"

Wales' Cabinet Minister said mental health in agriculture 'matters'

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 02 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Defra confirms 25% of SFI26 Window 1 budget now allocated
51AV视频Business

Defra confirms 25% of SFI26 Window 1 budget now allocated

Further updates will be published on Defra's online farming blog when '50% and 75%' of the 拢60 million Window 1 budget has been spent

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 01 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Heatwave poses 'further risk' to harvest
51AV视频Business

Heatwave poses 'further risk' to harvest

UK farmers face early harvests and mixed crop conditions as the AHDB Crop Development Report highlights heatwave risks and the importance of rainfall for final yields

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 01 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read