# ‘Brutal’ harvest could be worst on record because of extreme summer – analysis

By Rachael Madeley-Davies — 2026-08-04

Rachael Madeley-Davies, head of environment at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), said: “The prolonged challenging conditions for farmers and growers witnessed this year are a clear indication that we need to simultaneously continue to mitigate against climate change by reducing emissions and increasing carbon storage whilst at the same time adapting our farming and food systems to make them more resilient in a rapidly changing climate.”

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