{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688a415abe8bca0ca2a466c0/6a7c4a7f91cf66ecf883f5e1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are droughts and crop shortages the new normal?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688a415abe8bca0ca2a466c0/1786529995971-20bba331-c8cc-4dad-8f50-e1ea80ebef83.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As the UK enters its fifth heatwave of the year and growers face drought, crop shortages and uncertain harvests, host Nina Pullman is joined by Fresh Produce Journal editor Fred Searle and staff writer Julia Bottoms to discuss if, and how, the industry can adapt to extreme weather as the new normal.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, veg producer Barfoots’ chief operating officer Keston Williams outlines the company’s plans for future sustainability investments, from hydrogen fuel cells to underground water transfer pipes.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Articles relevant to this episode</strong></p><p><br></p><p>How <a href=\"https://www.fruitnet.com/fresh-produce-journal/how-water-became-the-watchword-in-fresh-produce/272321.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">water became the watchword</a> in fresh produce</p><p><a href=\"https://www.fruitnet.com/fresh-produce-journal/british-brassica-emergency-set-to-continue-according-to-bga/272307.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brassica ‘emergency’</a> set to continue</p><p><a href=\"https://www.fruitnet.com/fresh-produce-journal/barfoots-celebrates-50-years-of-forever-farming/272322.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Barfoots celebrates 50 years</a></p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a show.</p><p><br></p><p>To find out how to sponsor the Fresh Produce Journal Podcast, email us at <a href=\"mailto:podcasts@fruitnet.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcasts@fruitnet.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast is produced and presented by Nina Pullman for Fruitnet Media International. It is part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network.</p>","author_name":"Fruitnet"}