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The looming price of Brexit

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LOST business and an atmosphere of uncertainty are just two of the early effects of Brexit on horticultural brands, according to two industry insiders.

Rising prices hitting consumer pockets are another danger, as is the potential loss of certain seed varieties due to added costs and admin brought about by new regulations imposed since the UK left the European Union.

An added burden are the phytosanitary certificates

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