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Defra’s blase attitude that the Ukraine-Russia war is not expected to have a ‘significant direct impact on UK food supply’ has been lambasted by farmers.

Rocketing input costs and disruptions to availability were raising fears of crops rotting in the fields and the collapse of the British pig industry.

Head of News Abi Kay and Head of Business Alex Black explore the conflict in Ukraine, uncovering the personal stories behind the war and the bigger picture impact on global commodity markets.

Farmers from across the UK are working hard to help deliver crucial aid to the people of Ukraine.

Global raw milk prices will increase even faster on the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with dairy prices already high.

The Government has been accused of abandoning farmers and showing disregard for the UK’s impressive animal health record, following the signing of a new trade agreement with New Zealand.

UK Government talks on an Expanded Trade Partnership (ETP) with Brazil have been put on ice after Ministers refused to discuss beef.

The UK’s sheep, beef and lamb sectors are poised to benefit from a new trade deal with China, after the Prime Minister made the decision to re-open high level talks with the country.

Lord Offord, Under Secretary of State at the Scottish Office, met stiff questioning over post-Brexit trade this morning when he spoke at the NFU Scotlands online annual conference.

Lord Offord, Under Secretary of State at the Scottish Office, met stiff questioning over post-Brexit trade this morning when he spoke at the NFU Scotland’s online annual conference.