- Record heatwaves and persistent drought in the UK have severely stunted pumpkin crops, making them about half their usual size with thicker skins.
- Pumpkins stopped growing properly during the peak season from May to September as the region experienced over 40 days of temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
- Farmers are suggesting that families paint or draw on their pumpkins this Halloween instead of traditional carving.
- Country Land and Business Group president Gavin Lane highlighted the harvest as a chance to discuss climate impacts on crop production with children.
- The severe weather conditions also damaged other harvests across the region, including smaller yields for potatoes and apples.
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