UK braces for broccoli shortages amid warning vegetable could be smaller
Warning of higher vegetable prices after heatwaves hit crops
- Britain faces a potential broccoli shortage, with yields cut by over 50 per cent, due to unfavourable weather conditions including back-to-back heatwaves.
- Other brassicas like cauliflower and cabbage are also affected, alongside root crops such as carrots and onions, and staple crops like cereals and potatoes.
- The adverse conditions, including low river levels and lack of rain, have led to drier soil and significant shortfalls in crop production across affected areas.
- Farmers and the British Growers Association warn of reduced quality and size for some vegetables, expressing concerns about future food supplies and the viability of growing certain crops.
- The widespread impact on crop yields is expected to lead to price rises for essential vegetables and other food items at the point of sale.