The Brief Respite from Sizzling Skies: What a Wetter Weekend Means for UK Food Production The Met Office's confirmation that temperatures will rise again this week has brought some much needed relief to gardeners and food producers across the UK.
However, the wet weekend's impact on crops and harvests is still being assessed.
This summer's heatwaves pushed the country into drought, with five consecutive periods of extreme heat causing widespread concern for farmers and food manufacturers.