It seems to have surprised the bureaucrats, but they've got over it.

Oh, it has been a disaster for everyone except big farmers and big seed companies.

I don't envy either of you. You're doing great work.

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Not just wheat. All crops, fruit, veggies. The history is abit murky. Started as an effort to ensure farmers got what they were paying for but got too enthusiastic and applied to everything, even varieties for amateurs.

@kdfrawg we're heading to Wales for a long weekend, where the forecast is a blissful 20 and showers.

@kdfrawg Tonight will definitely require a cool shower before bed.

Here we are almost halfway through 1 August and I haven't decided finally whether to attempt Dog Days of Podcasting this year.

Currently, probably not.

If only it didn't make things even wetter.

Very hot again here, with more forecast for the week. Makes sleep a bit tricky till it cools down.

They're talking about 39 here on Wednesday. Yuck.

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