NFU Combinable Crops Board Chair Jamie Burrows and regional board members share their thoughts on the harvest.
For those of us within the crops sector, we and our businesses and livelihoods are at the mercy of nature.
This year's harvest has seen unprecedented variability, with some growers reporting higher than average tonnages and others near failure.
The impact of weather conditions is a major challenge, with 2024's harvest marred by wet weather, highlighting the limited margins within which many growers operate.
Author's summary: NFU reviews harvest 2025 challenges.