Fruit & veg shortages ‘inevitable’ as farmers forced to ‘grow less’

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As drought conditions were extended to nearly 70% of England this week, the National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are undergoing pressure on water resources, resulting in farmers experiencing their earliest harvest in 20 years

Fruit & vegetable shortages are “inevitable” across the UK and Europe as hot weather continues, the sector has warned.

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