New Apple Varieties to improve Food Security

New varieties of apple are set to extend the UK growing season by a month and so lessen the country’s dependence on exports. Varieties such as Jazz, Cameo and English Braeburn are also expected to taste better than their foreign competitors, improve the balance of payments and because there will be less transportation have a lower carbon footprint.

English Braeburn to improve food security

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