00:01English and Welsh winemakers have reported a sharp rise in grape production following a hot
00:07dry season. Figures have been reported as showing the third largest UK harvest on record.
00:13Across the industry, producers turned nearly 16.5 million bottles of wine from last year's crop,
00:2055% more than the year before. The Food Standards Agency says favourable conditions helped deliver
00:27larger volumes and strong fruit quality, especially for white wines. Grape yields still vary by area and
00:34overall output remains below the highest totals seen in 2023, but growers say the results show
00:40resilience in local vineyards everywhere today.
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