Rising cost of imports shows importance of home-grown food

Farm groups have reiterated the importance of supporting domestic production, amid warnings that the price of imported food is rising faster than home-grown produce.

Abi Kay
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Rising cost of imports shows importance of home-grown food

Farm groups have reiterated the importance of supporting domestic production, amid warnings that the price of imported food is rising faster than home-grown produce. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)...

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