UK agriculture struggles with extreme weather, leading to a 60% increase in wheat imports and potential food price inflation.

UK agriculture faces severe challenges due to extreme weather, with the sixth-wettest spring on record hindering crop growth. Wheat, barley, and strawberry production is affected, leading to a 60% increase in wheat imports and potential food price inflation. Climate change exacerbates these issues, highlighting the need for the UK to boost domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports.