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Bank of England confirms farming will be one of industries hardest hit by Iran war

Food inflation could top 6% as NFU issues warning on farmgate prices

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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The Bank of England has said farming will be one of the worst sectors hit by war in Iran
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The Bank of England has said farming will be one of the worst sectors hit by war in Iran

Agriculture has been identified as one of the major industries to be hit by ‘elevated financial stress' caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the latest Bank of England Summary...

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