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Food producers will 'feel the pinch' amid wet Dorset summer

The next few weeks is crucial for those waiting for the dry weather to harvest their crops.

Farmers could have to pay extra to dry them out and reduce their prices if they are of worse quality because of the recent wet weather.

What's more, they warn other producers dependant on their crops could feel extra pressure when they finally do go to harvest.

Gemma Harvey from the National Farming Union and George Fraser, Dorset Farmer, spoke to Steve Harris.

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