Milk shortages are beginning to appear in the UK as prolonged drought and extreme heat in England and Wales have disrupted the supply chain. Compared to the same week last year, daily milk collections are down by about 3.7 per cent, or roughly 1.24 million litres. Farmers in these regions are dealing with poor grazing conditions, delayed harvests, and heat stress in their livestock, all of which are reducing milk production. The situation has prompted increased interest in alternative sources of milk, particularly from regions less affected by the extreme weather. One such supplier is Mossgiel Organic Dairy, an organic milk producer based in Ayrshire, Scotland. The company has seen an unprecedented surge in demand from businesses in England and Wales, which are seeking to secure supplies. As of 11 September, Mossgiel had sent approximately 56,000 litres of Scottish organic milk to help meet the demand, but was unable to supply an additional 40,000 litres due to limited capacity. The founder, Bryce Cunningham, noted that while Scottish producers have largely avoided the worst of the current weather, there are concerns about the long-term effects of such extreme conditions. Cunningham also raised questions about whether climate change is causing the UK to experience more intense weather events than previously expected. Similar pressures are being felt across other areas of food production, particularly in fruit growing. Scottish cider producers are closely watching the situation, as English orchards face significant challenges due to the heat and drought. For example, Angus Morrison, founder of Lost Orchards, said that while Scotland has had a good fruit harvest this year, the south of England has experienced "calamity on the orchard crops." Morrison highlighted the growing impact of climate change on agriculture, explaining that it is altering where food can be grown and how businesses source their ingredients. Even the best apple growers in England are struggling with increasingly difficult growing conditions, which are affecting both the quantity and quality of their produce. As the effects of extreme weather become more pronounced, the UK's food supply chain is being tested, prompting calls for greater resilience and adaptation in agricultural practices.