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Recommendation 29
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Urban horticulture and controlled environment agriculture both offer opportunities to improve the UK’s self-sufficiency in...
Conclusion
Urban horticulture and controlled environment agriculture both offer opportunities to improve the UK’s self-sufficiency in fruit and vegetables. While they will not supplant the need for open-field farming, they can play a role in diversifying the UK’s food sources and therefore building resilience.
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Government Response
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