UK fruit ripening earlier

Researchers have found that on average native British fruits are ripening 18 days earlier than a decade ago. Researchers believe that this is probably due to climate change. Some people argue that this is a good thing because it mean more areas of the plant become hospitable for agriculture, growing seasons may extend and there will be less crop loss from frost damage. However, in the UK it is argued if fruit ripens early then there will be shortages leading into the winter, especially for wild animals.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15721263