Drought Hits Veg Farmers, Boosts Winemakers | Bristol News

As England grapples with a brutal drought, vegetable farmers like Phil Collins in Wiltshire are watching their crops—cauliflowers, potatoes—wither and vanish, forcing him to tap his overdraft for the first time in 30 years. Meanwhile, winemakers like Sandy Luck in Somerset are thriving, with heatwaves ripening grapes for premium still red wines—a shift fueled by climate change turning southern England into a wine-growing paradise. While vineyards flourish, vegetable growers face ruin, and even drought-resistant crops like pumpkins are faltering. The UK’s new warmer climate is reshaping agriculture: some harvests are booming, others collapsing—with farmers scrambling to adapt before the next heatwave hits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10cd643e8c694222