date:Nov 29, 2012
has worsened at farms across the UK, with heavy rainfall stunting the growth of sprout plants and many rotting away.
National figures from Morrisons based on input from farmers said that the sprout crop is now down by around 30% across the board and will lead to some importing across food retailers. But it is aiming to offer 100% British sprouts this Christmas, depending on weather conditions and is unlikely to include prepared sprouts. The supermarket says the volume of the country's potato c