date:Nov 29, 2012
rop is down by about 20% overall compared with last year, which could also force imports, while the carrot crop is 15% down, with smaller produce because of the reduced sunlight and unhelpful growing conditions. The volume of the national parsnip crop is also down by 15%.
Andrew Garton, director of produce and horticulture at Morrisons, said: Because we buy more fruit and vegetables direct from British farmers than any other major supermarket, we know how difficult this year has been for them.