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Essex harvest ‘worst in 50 years’

What's behind one of the toughest seasons for Essex farmers in decades?

Farmers in Essex say this year's harvest has been their worst in 50 years. This follows the hottest British summer on record as months of exceptionally dry weather and the continuing drought conditions have taken their toll on crops.

What has the impact been for Essex farms and what could the knock-on effects be for us all?

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