22-12-2018 19:00 via theguardian.com

Why wonky spuds will be back for Christmas

Tesco accepts ‘reject’ potatoes after worst growing conditions in 40 yearsThe worst growing conditions in more than 40 years have brought misery for Britain’s potato farmers this year. Freezing spring temperatures in parts of the country, followed by the summer drought – the worst since 1976 – have hit growers across the country and threatened to put some out of business altogether.Now, however, comes a rare piece of good news for the industry. Tesco is relaxing its
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