Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
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"Six thousand cauliflowers at £1.25 each, you do the maths."
— Phil Collins , Other
"The vines love the warm, dry days."
— Sandy Luck , Other
"Simply put, the South and South West of England are now frequently getting the kind of summers found in central France 20 years ago."
— Sandy Luck , Other
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Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
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