Could an emergency cut to fuel duty help farmers who are dealing with price shocks to key farm inputs from war in the Middle East?
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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has warned of the long-term impacts
Keep an eye on the latest trends in the fuel markets as the crisis in the Middle East continues
If war in the Middle East has taught us anything, it is that the UK needs to build a resilient food system which values domestic food production and the farmers who work incredibly hard to make that a reality
How is war in the Middle East impacting UK farmers? Is the Government doing enough to support domestic food producers as costs for key farm inputs spiral? And are farmers ready to hold protests across the UK?
UK growers are under renewed pressure from conflict in the Middle East, and all at a time when margins were already under significant strain
At a time when UK farmers are facing increasing pressure from a conflict taking place thousands of miles from British shores, the Government has been challenged to step up and support food producers before it is too late
Is the UK prepared for potential food and CO2 shortages if war in the Middle East continues beyond the summer?
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