Kent News: They say that the effects of global warming could spell the end of Kent’s rich heritage of hops, apples and pear growing. These traditional crops need winter chills –prolonged periods when it is above freezing but below 7C. Recent warmer winters have pointed to a future where more exotic fruits normally found in the heat of southern Europe, Africa and South America will flourish, like Kiwi fruit, peaches and nectarines. And the experts have warned fruit growers not to …