Potato and field veg price rises not compensating for yield hit

Potatoes and other field vegetables have suffered during another very hot and dry week, but prices are not keeping up with the reduction in yield

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Potato and field veg price rises not compensating for yield hit

Potatoes and other field vegetables have suffered during another very hot and dry week, but prices are not keeping up with the reduction in yield Potato crop growth slows at temperatures above 25degC,...

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