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Are droughts and crop shortages the new normal?

2026-08-12T12:06:00+01:00By

In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina, Fred and Julia discuss if, and how, the fresh produce sector can adapt as the UK faces its fifth heatwave and multiple crop shortages 

  • Are droughts and crop shortages the new normal?

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