Serious shortage of potato workers in Jersey, farmers say

on January 13, 2019

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The price of chips could soar as Brexit and Russian Crimean tensions have left a shortage of potato pickers in Jersey, farmers say. Other factors including an improving economy in Poland and a weak pound have also led to a lack of migrant workers on the island - the home of the Royal potato. To tackle the issue, the States[Read More...]

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