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UK fruit and veg industry at risk

An NFU commissioned report has shown that increased cost of production is risking fruit and veg businesses future development

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UK fruit and veg industry at risk

Soaring costs of production over the past two years has meant that some of the UK's leading horticulture businesses have shelved any plans for growth, putting the future of the UK's fruit and vegetable...

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