Drawn-out contract negotiations for potato growers

Managing rising costs, negotiating higher contract prices and the fallout of the vote against continuing the AHDB potato levy were the major topics of conversation as the potato industry gathered at British Potatoes.

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Drawn-out contract negotiations for potato growers

Managing rising costs, negotiating higher contract prices and the fallout of the vote against continuing the AHDB potato levy were the major topics of conversation as the potato industry gathered in Harrogate...

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