The UK’s hottest summer on record put our crops to the test. Here’s how Harvest 2026 performed, and why our winter crops outlasted the drought.

Spring 2026 has brought plenty to celebrate here on the farm, with excellent lambing results and strong, healthy lambs across the flock. After a challenging wet winter, while the dry spring weather has helped lamb survival and eased lambing conditions, there are growing concerns for the weeks ahead.