More reliance on imports without government energy support, growers warn

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The government last week announced that the agricultural sector would not be included in the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which is set to cut electricity bills by up to 25% for a wide range of businesses

Supermarkets will have to rely more heavily on imports if growers are not given support with soaring electricity bills, the industry has warned.

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