The UK is expected to see its smallest wheat area for the summer harvest since 2020, due to heavy rainfall in autumn and winter, as per the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The AHDB planting survey suggests a 15% decrease in the UK wheat area compared to last summer, with the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber being the hardest hit. Other winter crops like rapeseed and winter barley are also predicted to decline, while the spring barley area is anticipated to rise by 29%.
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The UK wheat area for this summer’s harvest is expected to be its smallest since 2020 following heavy rainfall during autumn and winter, Britain’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board said on Friday. The AHDB planting survey showed the UK wheat area would be down 15%, compared with the previous summer, at 1.46 million hectares. “All parts of the UK have suffered. The East Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber are reported as the worst affected, with notable flooding in these areas,” the AHDB said. Other predominately winter planted crops declined, with rapeseed seen falling by 28% to 280,000 hectares – the smallest area since 1984. Winter barley was expected to be 22% smaller at 355,000 hectares. “Understandably, there is a clear intention to plant more spring crops, though the intended areas are lower than in 2020. Grain and oilseed prices have fallen more than input costs for the 2024 ...
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