Harvest in England the second worst on record because of wet weather

Wheat haul in England estimated to be down by 21%, with Britain's wine producers also hit hardEngland has suffered its second worst harvest on record - with fears growing for next year - after heavy rain last winter hit production of key crops including wheat and oats.The cold, damp weather, stretching from last autumn through this spring and early summer, has hit the rapidly developing UK wine industry particularly hard, with producers saying harvests are down by between 75% and a third, depending on the region. Continue reading...