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Northern Ireland growers count cost of Storm Ciaran

Heavy rainfall sees fields of potatoes, sprouts and parsnips washed away

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County Down and County Tyrone had the wettest October on record, according to the Met Office
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County Down and County Tyrone had the wettest October on record, according to the Met Office

Íæż½ã½ã in Northern Ireland have been left to count the cost after Storm Ciaran wreaked havoc across parts of the country in what is being described as a ‘major blow' for growers. Ulster Íæż½ã½ã Union...

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