While early indications suggest grain quality is strong, the unusually dry conditions are creating fresh challenges for growers. Ed Horton, one of the company’s regenerative farming partners, said this was the earliest harvest he could remember. “This is the earliest start to harvest I can remember – we’re normally cutting from around July 12, but this year we started on June 30.” “We’ll likely finish harvest before August, which is almost unheard of, but that speed doesn’t put us ahead for next year. Although early quality indicators remain positive, the company said long-term resilience would be critical as climate pressures continue to reshape crop production across the UK.