Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

The UK's first rice crops are thriving after a hot summer, in a groundbreaking experiment led by Nadine Mitschunas, the country's first rice grower. Partnering with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, this trial aims to determine if rice can be a viable crop in the UK, amidst changing climate conditions. By growing rice on peat soils in Cambridgeshire, the project not only explores new food sources but also addresses environmental concerns around greenhouse gas emissions. This innovative approach could potentially revolutionize UK agriculture and food supplies in the face of climate change.