Wet summer damages the West's apple harvest

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Apple Harvest Suffers

Many apple farmers across our region are saying they're facing their worst ever harvest, all because of the wet summer.

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Many apple farmers across our region are saying they're facing their worst ever harvest, all because of the wet summer.

Many growers say they are facing their worst ever harvest. Credit: ITV Westcountry

Julian Temperley, a cider producer from Somerset says his harvest is 50% down on last year.

There are far fewer apples following the poor weather. Credit: ITV Westcountry

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