MORE NEEDED Havant Borough Council allotment site in Victoria Road, Emsworth.
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THE hunt is on for allotment land after an unprecedented demand from people wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Havant Borough Council has put out an appeal for more land to lease or buy for use as allotments.
The authority is looking for larger chunks of land of at least half an acre to become new council-run allotment sites.
It is also encouraging people to offer part of their garden for use as an allotment as part of a national land-sharing scheme.
Demand has surged as families look to save money amid rising food costs, as well as the rise of the ‘grow your own’ movement supported by chefs like Jamie Oliver.
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