Colin Macleod is retail controller for the Channel Islands Co-op, where sales of locally-grown produce have encouraged a resurgence in the farming and growing industry within the island. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 0455424)

GROW and buy Guernsey produce is the emphasis of this year’s annual report and year book of the Guernsey Growers’ Association.

Articles and comments on the subject can be found on most pages, including a contribution from States Agriculture and Environment adviser Andrew Casebow.

Dealing with the potential adjustments brought on by climate change, the writer suggests that one effect could be the revitalisation of the farming and growing industry.

‘Already there is a resurgence of interest in good quality locally produced food,’ he says.

He adds that most main crop potatoes sold in the island are locally produced and growers are providing a wide range of vegetables and salad crops.

Local fruit is also available.

‘The impact of supermarkets and other retail outlets in supporting local producers should not be underestimated, while others have found a ready market for locally grown meat, dairy products, eggs, poultry and vegetable crops through the now well-established farmers’ markets,’ he says.

The GGA offers its thanks to the growers who are supporting the move by using the ‘Guernsey Grown’ labels.