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Iran war: Middle East conflict adds additional 拢25k fuel bill for UK farmers

Key farm inputs such as fertiliser and red diesel have skyrocketed since Israel and the US struck missiles at Iran which, in turn, has led to increased pressure being placed on UK farmers

Chris Brayford
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How long can British farmers withstand pressure as war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending soon?
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How long can British farmers withstand pressure as war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending soon?

British farmers are under increasing pressure to navigate uncertainty from war in the Middle East as fuel bills start to bite into business planning and farm profitability. Dr Sven Koops, the University...

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