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Growers' hopes raised as potato crops go into ground ahead of schedule

But as the dry spell continues, concerns over irrigation mount

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Scott Walker, chief executive of GB Potatoes, says fears over water usage is mounting
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Scott Walker, chief executive of GB Potatoes, says fears over water usage is mounting

Following a week in which temperatures hit the high twenties in some areas of south east England, potato growers across the UK are keeping a keen eye on the forecast. In sharp contrast to last year...

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