NFU calls for horticultural revolution as the UK reaches 'self-sufficiency day

August 21 marks the day the UK would run out of food if it relied on homegrown produce

Alex Black
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NFU calls for horticultural revolution as the UK reaches 'self-sufficiency day

August 21 marks the day the UK would run out of food if it relied on homegrown produce Britain needs to drive a ‘horticultural revolution' to get more home grown fruit and vegetables on retailers' shelves....

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