'Real risk' of not being able to harvest some crops amid wet weather misery

Damage to crops brought by Storm Francis has added further misery to a difficult growing season but analysts have warned imports may place a cap on domestic price rises.

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'Real risk' of not being able to harvest some crops amid wet weather misery
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Damage to crops brought by Storm Francis has added further misery to a difficult growing season but analysts have warned imports may place a cap on domestic price rises. Weather has played havoc with...

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