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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
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Heatwave poses 'further risk' to harvest

The final AHDB Crop Development Report of 2026 shows while the rainfall experienced in late May provided relief in some areas, recovery has been ‘variable', particularly on lighter soils and in parts of...

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