Category Climate

Harvesting challenges as heatwave hits crops

We are halfway through 2026, and so far, we have had two record-breaking heatwaves with more forecast to come. The most recent heatwave, in which temperatures reached record highs of 36.7°C, is likely to have an adverse effect on peas,…

El Niño

El Niño is a climate pattern affecting weather across the globe. It is linked to unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific that occur every 2-7 years. It typically lasts about a year and can push global temperatures higher in…

Crop Update – The rain in Spain

The Southern region of Spain has been exceptionally wet as Storm Leonardo, the sixth major low-pressure system in 2026, hit the Iberian Peninsula. A red weather alert has led to rivers reaching record levels. The ensuing flooding has caused landslides,…

Crop Update – Southern and Western Spain

A waterlogged field in Extremadura

The agricultural sector in Extremadura and other southern and western Spanish regions is facing significant challenges due to adverse weather, including high rainfall. Yields are being affected by problems, including waterlogging causing root asphyxiation, frozen crops, and difficulties accessing fields.…