Irish dairy and beef farmers urged to grow crops amid Ukraine shortage fears

Call comes as G7 agriculture ministers prepare to discuss food price volatility as war rages in UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – latest newsIrish dairy and beef farmers are being urged to start growing crops, as agriculture ministers from G7 countries including Britain ’s George Eustice prepare to meet on Friday to discuss grain shortages and food price volatility amid thewar in Ukraine.There are rising fears that consumers will face price hikes on staples such as bread in addition to rises in fuel, with grain supplies disrupted by the conflict.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 9, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Lisa O'Carroll Tags: Food & drink industry Europe Ireland Farming Agriculture Science Environment World news Business UK news George Eustice Ukraine Politics Source Type: news