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Grape harvester offers labour-shortage solution

The UK鈥檚 vineyard area continues to climb to meet rising demand as its wines grow in reach and respect, so it is perhaps no surprise the country鈥檚 first self-propelled grape harvester has now been bought by an Essex enterprise. Martin Rickatson learned more from maker New Holland, dealer Ernest Doe and buyer New Hall Wine Estate.

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Ernest Doe sell first UK New Holland self-propelled grape harvester to an Essex vineyard.
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Ernest Doe sell first UK New Holland self-propelled grape harvester to an Essex vineyard.

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