Traditionally beans have been imported from Canada, China and North America due to the climate and soil conditions. | ITV News Calendar
farmer could be about to make history with the first ever harvest of British baked beans.
But now new farming technology has helped develop a new variety which is being grown in the UK on Andrew Ward's farm. "There were attempts at getting a British bean growing that didn't mature and didn't happen and then a few years ago Warwick University started to really get to grips with these beans and see why they weren't working and what needed to be done.
"Every tin of those beans is imported. We need to grow more home grown food. This has to be a winner because the mileage involved in getting those beans into this country is huge," said Mr Ward.
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