Latest Government snub heralds demise of hort sector

The Government has confirmed it will not be developing a dedicated horticulture strategy, despite repeated calls for the industry to do so.

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Latest Government snub heralds demise of hort sector

The Government has confirmed it will not be developing a dedicated horticulture strategy, despite repeated calls for the industry to do so. The announcement came in a response from Farming Minister...

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