Tomato shortage hits UK supermarkets as bad weather hits crops in Europe and Africa
Last year, Britain's supermarkets suffered from supply chain disruptions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although the situation improved as Christmas drew nearer.It comes as the National Farmers' Union president Minette Batters is expected to warn that time is running out for the government to back British farming.
"Secondly, in the face of climate change, we should be unwavering in our commitment to achieving net zero and contributing to our energy security through on-farm renewables generation."But the fact remains, volatility, uncertainty and instability are the greatest risks to farm businesses in England and Wales today.
Ms Batters will add:"More often than not - it has been incredibly hard getting government to back up its rhetoric with concrete actions.
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