Autumn is a crucial time for autumn cereals. As the cereals begin to grow, conditions are often favourable for weeds to emerge, which can compete strongly with existing crops. Along with diseases and pests, they are one of the biggest risks to crops. Weeds are still young and underdeveloped, which
Used to abnormally mild (and sometimes hot) temperatures, the United Kingdom had its coolest summer in 9 years. Find out more about the summer weather. Summer 2024 is the coolest in 9 years! According to official climate data, temperatures were cooler than normal, on average, over the three summers combined:
Every three months, we invite you to discover the major weather trends ahead. Temperatures, rainfall... there are sometimes major differences from one month to the next. Rainfall: a dry December? In just three months, it's already the end of the year! And December looks set to be the
After an exceptionally mild May, especially in the northern British Isles, the initial climate forecast indicates that spring 2024 (March-April-May) will be a historic season. With heavy rain and mild temperatures, discover our full report. The hottest spring recorded The Sencrop stations recorded temperatures above seasonal norms in recent weeks.
Every year, storms wreak havoc, sometimes covering several thousand hectares, especially from hail. Explore the mysteries behind these powerful weather events. Each year, thousands of lightning flashes occur, often in conjunction with severe storms that damage crops, especially through hailstorms and mudslides caused by heavy rainfall. Lightning poses fire risks
Despite encountering a few cold spells accompanied by snow and ice this winter, the UK has enjoyed relatively mild weather since 1 January. Spring has been characterised by mild temperatures, albeit with frequent rainfall. What lies ahead for this summer? A warmer than normal summer? As is the case every