Pea shortage looms after earliest harvest in 14 years
Shortage of one vegetable looming after driest spring in a century
- British farmers anticipate a shortage of peas in supermarkets following the UK's driest spring in over a century.
- Record-breaking dry weather, including three heatwaves, prompted the earliest pea harvest in Britain for 14 years.
- The National Farmers Union reported that vining pea growers in key eastern regions experienced up to a 30 per cent reduction in yield.
- Crops are maturing too quickly due to the drought, resulting in shrivelled produce and a significant decrease in peas per pod.
- The Met Office confirmed England endured its driest spring in over 100 years, followed by the warmest June on record.