23/07/2009
Hundreds of farmers supplied fruit and vegetables to MBMG, which has gone into administration. Anna Hill speaks to a farmer about the impact on him and others in rural businesses.
Hundreds of farmers who supplied MBMG with fruit and vegetables have lost a buyer, as it goes into administration. It sold the produce to wholesalers, processors and the catering service. Anna Hill speaks to one farmer who says it will affect both farmers and other rural workers.
And in the week when a report by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee calls on British farmers to grow more, just how realistic are plans for food security in the UK?
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