Apple Day called off after poor harvest

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What happened

It is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years.

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  • It is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:27:53 UTC.

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