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The UK flower industry is worth 2.2 billion pounds, but only 10 per cent of what is sold is home grown. Charlotte Smith visits a British rose farmer to find out how they do it.
The UK flower industry is worth 脗拢2.2 billion. But only 10% of what is sold is home grown. The climate and cost of labour in Britain means many roses bought from florists and supermarkets are imported from South America. Charlotte Smith visits one of the few British rose farmers in Staffordshire to find out how they do it. And ask if more producers can capitalise on this market.
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