Fuel

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

Keep an eye on the latest trends in the fuel markets as the crisis in the Middle East continues

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

Can Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves learn an invaluable lesson from the fuel strike in 2000 to support farmers and hauliers before it is too late?

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Farmers for Action in Northern Ireland has highlighted the pressure on the sector