Brexit delays to seed imports could hit crop production, say growers

The British Tomato Growers’ Association said the delays of up to six weeks were threatening yields and reducing the profitability of growers. Photograph: Julie Fryer/Alamy

Vegetable growers in the UK have said crops could be adversely hit this year after post-Brexit border changes resulted in delays to seed imports.

Trade bodies representing UK tomato and pepper growers said new rules for seed imports from the EU were causing delays of up to six weeks for deliveries, disrupting their growing schedules and finances.