Potato production under global pressure

The NFU has launched a Save our Spuds campaign, but the issues facing UK growers are echoed around the world

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Potato production under global pressure

Pressure on UK potato growers is being echoed around the world as extreme weather and rising costs hit production. The NFU has called on the Government to prioritise support for potato crops to ensure...

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