Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Rebecca Speare-Cole

UK harvest on course for near record low after drought hits crops – analysis

The UK is on course for one of its worst harvests on record after dry conditions and drought hit staple crops, according to an analysis.

Yield estimates from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) show that the UK could see its fifth worst harvest since detailed records began in 1984, according to the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), which analysed the data.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.