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"UK:"Drought fears as tomato enterprise takes root"

A war over water has erupted at a new tomato-growing enterprise in the Borders.

Famed cheesemakers Standhill Farm are broadening their operations near Lilliesleaf to include a new giant 200-metres long glasshouse. And owner Jim Shanks hopes his prized tomatoes - and the 19 full-time jobs they will support - will be a boost to the rural area.

But residents around the farm believe the thirsty plants - which will drink up to 33,000 litres of water a day - could leave them high and dry. 

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