Drought Leaves 'Barely Any Apples' for Cider Makers, BBC Reports
Some UK orchards say they are harvesting only a fraction of their usual apple crop after prolonged dry conditions, raising concerns about the future of cider production.
Prolonged drought conditions have severely reduced apple yields at some orchards, leaving growers with a fraction of their usual harvest and threatening supplies for cider production, according to a BBC report.
The BBC said some orchards are producing just a tenth of their typical crop this season, a shortfall that has left growers facing an uncertain future.
According to the report, the reduced harvest stems from a lack of rainfall that has affected apple trees, with growers describing the impact as leaving 'barely any apples' available to press into cider.
The BBC report did not specify the exact locations of the affected orchards or provide figures for how the shortfall compares with previous years, though it noted the scale of the reduction as significant for those relying on the crop.
The report suggests the drought's effects could have longer-term implications for cider producers who depend on a steady apple supply, though the full extent of the impact on the industry remains unclear.
Sources
- Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider — BBC Business
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