Apple orchards 'could halve in 12 years without action'

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The caution was issued by British Apples & Pears, which revealed the number of apple orchards in the UK could halve in just 12 years unless action is taken

The future of apple and pear growing in the UK faces a ‘watershed moment’ unless the government and retailers work together to invest and grow the industry, British Apples & Pears has warned.

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