The fruits of labour – vineyard opportunities continue to grow for UK farmers

Could your farm be ideal for a diversification into vineyards?

Chris Brayford
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Lucy de Greeff, director at chartered accountants Saffrey, explains how farmers could seize the opportunity of producing delicious and fruity wines
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Lucy de Greeff, director at chartered accountants Saffrey, explains how farmers could seize the opportunity of producing delicious and fruity wines

The UK wine industry is continuing to experience 'rapid growth', with some extraordinarily successful results. Lucy de Greeff, director at chartered accountants Saffrey, said the latest data from trade...

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