'Summer was a wake-up call, winter could be dire' warning over food supplies

BBC Wales Wednesday 11 November 2026, 22:48 UTC 1 min read

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Wales needs to grow more fruit and veg or it will be at the mercy of wars and climate change, says expert.

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