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Asda: NI farmers protest over 'excluding NI produce' claims

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Farmer Stephen Christie said Asda 's move would "make it very difficult for farming families" Asda said the "overwhelming majority" of potatoes sold in Northern Ireland stores are locally sourced.

The supermarket has agreed to discuss the issue with the Ulster Farmers' Union .

MP Sammy Wilson said the supermarket had "questions to answer" over the issue.

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79

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77

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67

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semi-formal

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English

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56

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