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Britain faces price hikes and fresh produce shortage in driest spring recorded

Parts of England were officially declared 'Drought Zones' this month after the driest spell of weather in 100 years.

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E.coli scare is costing British taxpayers £23 million

The EU has come under fire as their decision to compensate European salad and vegetable farmers for the economic effects of the E.coli outbreak was made public.

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High cereal and meat prices are set to remain

United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organisation has announced that worldwide agricultural commodity prices are set to stay high throughout this year and well into 2012.

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