Tomato shortage

I think many tomato vines throughout Europe died in the last 6 months. During summer last year we had a 3 month long drought, then in autumn we had a non stop deluge of rain that was akin to a monsoon. Then in winter there was frost in the Mediterranean countries that normally stay warm all year long. New vines replaced the old but they were smaller so they produced less tomatoes. Now when I go to the market place or the supermarket, I find there isn't much tomatoes. 

The weather and climate in Europe has become very much like a Newton's cradle toy, swinging from one extreme to the other.

This tomato shortage proves that our food chain is fragile. We take it for granted that there is food in the shops but should we be like that? 

I think we should respect our world and be prepared. Perhaps growing food at home isn't such a bad idea. When I was younger I had a window box and I grew cherry tomatoes in it. One day there is so many tomatoes that I was full from eating them all, they were so sweet and juicy. The trouble is you need bees to pollinate the flowers. Bees are amazing.