‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops

‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops

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Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketing Pubs, restaurants and supermarkets are having to buy lettuce and broccoli from Spain at what should be the height of UK growing season, as drought and extreme heat hit crops. The wholesale pr

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