April cold weather could cause a shortage of British fruit, say farmers
by Zoe Wood from Environment | The Guardian on (#2PE4T)
National Farmers' Union warns of 'waiting game' on apples, pears and plums after last month's Arctic blast
Cold weather in April could lead to a shortage of British apples, pears and plums, farmers have warned.
Alison Capper, chairman of the National Farmers' Union horticulture board, said she feared her own apple harvest, which includes varieties such as Gala, Braeburn and Red Windsor apples, could drop by 70-80% as a result of the cold snap.
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