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Farming Matters - Tim Rooke: "If the UK wants a strong potato sector, we need the tools to do the job properly"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Tim Rooke, North Yorkshire potato farmer and vice-chair of the NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board

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This year has reminded us just how unpredictable potato growing can be. We got off to a great start with early planting and good soil conditions, but then the rain more or less stopped. Only about...

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