Shoppers shouldn’t expect any relief at the checkout any time soon, with food producers warning they have no choice but to pass on their higher costs with some farmers claiming transport costs have increased by nearly 50% and fertiliser 300%, while others complain they have no one to pick their produce.

<p>Shoppers shouldn&rsquo;t expect any relief at the checkout any time soon, with food producers warning they have no choice but to pass on their higher costs with some farmers claiming transport costs have increased by nearly 50% and fertiliser 300%, while others complain they have no one to pick their produce.</p>

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