‘Most growers are gamblers’: A competitive and costly industry

“Most growers – by nature – are gamblers,” Oakley’s owner Robin Oakley says. “They’re passionate, enjoy what they're doing, and they all want to do more.

“You won't find many growers that, given half the chance to grow more, they wouldn't take it if they could.”

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Kate McVicar Mon, 21 Jul 2025

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