Summary
There is no doubt in my mind that the recent cold snap has proved challenging to everyone and farmers and growers have been working hard to ensure their businesses are running as nor mal.
They are used to dealing with harsh weather conditions and would have had contingency plans in place to deal with challenges such as milk collections, as well as stocking up on feed, heating oil, gas and grit on the farm. Despite this, and although many livestock are housed indoors at this time of year, it will have proven difficult for some farmers to feed those animals still outside while making sure water in troughs doesn't get frozen over. Let's also not forget the challenges facing our fresh produce growers with vegetables growing in frozen ground and pickers facing sub-zero temperatures. With the whole supply chain working together we can make sure shelves remain fully stocked.See the full content of this document
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Farmers Go Beyond the Call of Duty ; Letters
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