Farmers have faced significant pressure with spiralling red diesel costs since war in the Middle East escalated in February. Will the Government's support be too little too late or welcome news for the sector?
TFA said war in the Middle East is squeezing tenant farm businesses hard
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers warns the UK will start feeling the impacts of the crisis in the Gulf so farmers need to prepare while Government need to keep the situation under close review
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?
Keep an eye on the latest trends in the fuel markets as the crisis in the Middle East continues
With red diesel costs on the rise due to conflict in the Middle East, the decision to increase fuel duty will only see prices spike further
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?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been challenged by various MPs on how the Government will bolster UK food security and support farmers amidst spiralling costs to fuel and fertiliser from war in the Middle East
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
Can Government step up its support for farmers and food producers as businesses face pressure from conflict in the Middle East?