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Disease, cost and policy are keeping confidence low among potato growers

Although the latest GB Potatoes Confidence Survey shows severe challenges for the immediate future, many farmers remain committed to production

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Significant short-term pressure is keeping confidence for the coming season low among potato growers
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Significant short-term pressure is keeping confidence for the coming season low among potato growers

Significant short-term pressure is keeping confidence for the coming season low among potato growers as farmers contend with rising costs and policy uncertainty. The latest GB Potatoes Confidence Survey...

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