Iran war: Farmers urged to prioritise fuel and prepare for 2027 shortages

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

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Iran war: Farmers urged to prioritise fuel and prepare for 2027 shortages

The UK will soon start to see real impacts of the crisis in the Gulf, and the Government needs to act now to ensure continued access to food. That was the message from the Central Association...

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