Thatching at 'danger point' due to straw shortage

Grower Robin Kurzaj warns that the traditional thatching industry is facing a critical shortage of straw and skilled labor. He calls for more apprenticeship opportunities to prevent the trade from dying out.
Why it matters
It highlights the struggle of traditional heritage crafts to survive in a modern economic and climate-challenged environment.
Image caption, Robin Kurzaj says the thatching industry is at "danger point" due to supply issues
The report focuses on industry challenges and heritage preservation without political bias.
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