Farmers Grow Less Barley as People Drink Less Alcohol

Farmers are changing their crops due to new habits.

Farmers are growing less barley because people are drinking less alcohol.

There is a 12% decrease in barley crops this year.

Barley is used to make beer and other drinks.

People are drinking less alcohol because they want to be healthier. The cost of drinks is also a factor.

Less barley was planted this year, 17% less than usual. This is because breweries need less barley.

Barley crops have decreased by 12% this year.

In Scotland, barley crops have decreased more, by 13%. This is the lowest level in many years.

A farming leader says people drinking less alcohol is affecting farmers.

More people are choosing not to drink alcohol.

A record number of low-alcohol beers were sold last year.

The market for low-alcohol drinks is expected to grow, with many more drinks being sold.

There are rules about what can be called 'alcohol-free'. This is holding back sales of low-alcohol drinks.

Almost half of drinkers now choose low-alcohol drinks, which is an increase from before.

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