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Vegetable Prices Set to Soar After Hot and Dry Summer
Shoppers across the UK are being warned to brace for a sharp rise in vegetable prices following one of the hottest and driest summers on record. Farmers say prolonged heatwaves and a lack of rainfall have taken a devastating toll on crops, leaving supply chains under severe strain and raising fears of shortages in the coming months.
According to industry experts, the most affected vegetables include potatoes, carrots, onions, and leafy greens, all of which require consistent rainfall to thrive. Yields are expected to be down by as much as 30–40% in some areas, forcing wholesalers and supermarkets to pay more for limited produce. Those costs are almost certain to be passed on to consumers.
Jack Ward, chief executive of the British Growers Association, warned: “This summer’s weather has been punishing for farmers. Irrigation systems can only do so much when you’re facing weeks without rain. We are now seeing smaller crops, lower volumes, and, inevitably, higher prices.”
The impact will not only be felt in supermarkets but also in restaurants, schools, and canteens, where fresh vegetables form a staple part of meals. Economists suggest that the price of everyday essentials like a bag of potatoes or a head of lettuce could increase by as much as 20% before winter.
Climate change is also being cited as a factor behind the volatility in food prices. With unpredictable weather patterns now the norm, agricultural specialists warn that the UK must adapt its farming practices or face repeated shocks to supply.
Households, already squeezed by rising energy and housing costs, are likely to feel the pinch hardest. Charities have raised concerns that low-income families will cut back on fresh produce altogether, with knock-on effects for public health.
The government has yet to announce specific measures to support growers, though ministers have signalled that discussions are under way with the farming sector to ease the financial burden.
For now, both farmers and consumers will be keeping a close eye on the weather forecast. Another dry spell could spell even more trouble for next year’s harvest, meaning that the era of cheap, plentiful vegetables may be coming to an end.
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