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Farmers urged to exorcise the pumpkin-picking pitfalls of Halloween

Insurance cover is key to avoid ‘scary’ financial consequences

Alex Black
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Farmers urged to exorcise the pumpkin-picking pitfalls of Halloween

A growing number of farmers have diversified into pick your own pumpkins, as families look for kid-friendly Halloween activities. Anderson Fossett, of rural insurance broker Lycetts has warned while...

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